All Saints' Church, Castleford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church |
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| Church of All Saints | |
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| 53°43′35″N 1°21′23″W / 53.7265°N 1.3564°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE425257 |
| Location | Albion Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1866 |
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| Parish | Castleford |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
The Church of All Saints is a beautiful old church located in Castleford, West Yorkshire, England. It's an active Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church of England. It serves as a local parish church for the community.
This church is considered a special historical building. It has a "Grade II listed" status. This means it's protected because of its important history and architecture. All Saints is one of three Anglican churches in Castleford. The other two are All Saints at Hightown and St Paul the Apostle.
History of All Saints' Church
Have you ever wondered when this church was built? The Church of All Saints was designed by an architect named H. F. Bacon. Construction was finished in the year 1866. That makes the church over 150 years old!
What Does All Saints' Church Look Like?
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The church is built from a type of stone called hammer-dressed sandstone. Its roof is made of slate. Imagine a big building with five main sections, called bays, in the nave. The nave is the central part of the church where people sit.
On both the north and south sides, there are aisles. These are like walkways along the sides of the main seating area. The church also has a tower where the main parts of the church meet. This is called a crossing tower.
You can see a small entrance porch on the south side. There are also parts that stick out on the north and south sides, known as transepts. These give the church a cross shape when viewed from above.
The north aisle has strong supports called buttresses. These help the walls stand tall. You'll notice windows with pointed arches and special shapes inside them. The tower has two levels and corner pillars. It also has a white clock face and windows where the church bells are kept.
See also
- Listed buildings in Castleford
