All Saints' Church, Thorp Arch facts for kids
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| Location | Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed building |
| Architect(s) | G. E. Street |
| Architectural type | mixed, with Gothic Revival elements |
| Completed | 1872 in current form |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Magnesian limestone with red tile and Welsh slate roofs |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Thorp Arch |
| Deanery | Wetherby |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church is a historic church located in Thorp Arch, West Yorkshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church. This means it serves the local community. It belongs to the Diocese of York.
A Look Back in Time
All Saints' Church has a very long history. It was first built around the 1100s. The old south door is the only part left from that time. The church is even mentioned in the Domesday Book from 1086. This was a famous survey of England. It was ordered by William the Conqueror. The church's tower was added much later, in the 1400s. Most of the church you see today was built between 1871 and 1872. A famous architect named G. E. Street designed these newer parts.
What the Church Looks Like
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The church is built from a type of stone called magnesian limestone. It has roofs made of red tiles and Welsh slate. The tower at the west end of the church is from the 1400s. It has strong supports called buttresses. There is a large sundial on the tower. You can also see stone carvings called gargoyles. These are on the north and south sides.
The south entrance of the church is very old. It dates back to the 1100s. Inside, the main part of the church is called the nave. It has a style known as Gothic Revival. This style was popular in the 1800s. There is also a chancel, which is where the altar is. A small room called a vestry is on the north side. Outside the church, there is a beautiful gate called a lychgate. This gate is on the southern side of the church grounds.
See also
- Listed buildings in Thorp Arch
