All Saints' Church, Kirk Deighton facts for kids
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All Saints' Church
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| Location | Kirk Deighton, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Parish | Spofforth and Kirk Deighton |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
All Saints Church is an old and important church in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England, which is a Christian church. This church is found in the villages of Spofforth and Kirk Deighton. It was built a very long time ago, in the 11th century, and is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very special and historic place.
History of All Saints Church
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The church in Dicton was first mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. This book was like a big survey of England. The church stands on the highest point in the village. It was built on the same spot where the first church's main hall, called the nave, once stood. Over many years, the church has been made bigger and rebuilt.
The oldest stone parts of the church were put in place between the 12th and 14th centuries. This means some parts are over 800 years old! The church was repaired and updated in 1849. The beautiful stained-glass windows you can see inside were added during the Victorian era.
For a long time, the Roos family of Ingmanthorpe helped support the church. This continued until the English Reformation, a big change in England's religious history. After that, other families took over supporting the church until 1794. Then, a man named James Geldart bought the church. The very next year, he became the Bishop of Ripon.
In 1971, several church areas joined together. The parishes of Spofforth, Kirk Deighton, Follifoot, and Little Ribston became one big area. This new area was called the Parish of Spofforth and Kirk Deighton. It is part of the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds.
Church Buildings and Features
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All Saints Church has a tall tower at its western end. This tower has pointed decorations called pinnacles at each corner. It also has interesting stone carvings called gargoyles. These gargoyles often look like strange creatures.
The tower is topped with an eight-sided, pointed roof called an spire. This spire is very tall, reaching about 100 feet (30.5 meters) into the sky. It is a noticeable landmark in the village.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire (district)
- Listed buildings in Kirk Deighton
- All Saints' Church, Spofforth, North Yorkshire
