All Saints' Church, Denstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Denstone |
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All Saints’ Church, Denstone
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| 52°57′55.01″N 1°51′7.08″W / 52.9652806°N 1.8519667°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 10037 40901 |
| Location | Denstone, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | George Edmund Street |
| Style | Middle Pointed Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 1860 |
| Completed | 1862 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Denstone |
| Deanery | Uttoxeter |
| Archdeaconry | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
All Saints' Church in Denstone is a beautiful old church located in the village of Denstone, Staffordshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it is a Grade II* listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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Building a Church: A Look at Its History
This amazing church was built a long time ago, between 1860 and 1862. It was designed by a famous architect named George Edmund Street. He was known for his Gothic Revival style, which means he designed buildings to look like old medieval churches.
The money to build All Saints' Church came from a generous person named Sir Thomas Percival Heywood, 2nd Baronet. He wanted to help create a beautiful place of worship for the community.
At the same time, George Edmund Street also designed other important buildings nearby. He created the lychgate (a covered gateway to the churchyard), the churchyard cross, the vicarage (where the vicar lives), and even the village school. This shows how much thought went into planning the whole area.
Inside the Church: Special Features
All Saints' Church has many interesting features inside. These are often called "fittings."
The Font
The font is a large basin used for baptisms. This one was also designed by Street. It stands on four columns made of marble. You can see beautiful carvings of four angels on each corner. These angels are holding jars upside down. This design is meant to represent the four Rivers of Paradise from the Bible. A sculptor named Thomas Earp created these detailed carvings.
Other Designs by Street
George Edmund Street also designed other important parts of the church. He created the pulpit, which is a raised platform where sermons are given. The church's chandeliers, which are decorative hanging lights, and the wrought-iron screen are also his work.
Stained Glass Windows
The church has lovely stained glass windows. These colorful windows were made by a company called Clayton and Bell. Stained glass often tells stories from the Bible or shows important figures.
The Church Organ
All Saints' Church has a large organ. This musical instrument was built in 1868 by a company called Nicholson & Son. The wooden case around the organ, which is often very decorative, was designed by G. E. Street himself. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested in how it works.
The Churchyard
The churchyard is the area around the church where people are buried. In this churchyard, there is a special grave for a soldier. It is the war grave of Colonel Bertram, who was part of the Manchester Regiment during World War I. This grave reminds us of the sacrifices made by soldiers.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in East Staffordshire
- Listed buildings in Denstone
