All Saints Church, Ballidon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Ballidon |
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All Saints Church, Ballidon. from the southeast
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| OS grid reference | SK 2039 5443 |
| Location | Ballidon, Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 13 September 1967 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Norman, Gothic |
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| Materials | Limestone with gritstone dressings Stone slate roof |
All Saints Church is an old Anglican church near the village of Ballidon, Derbyshire, England. An Anglican church is a type of Christian church. This church is no longer used for regular services, which means it is a "redundant" church.
It is a very important building. It is listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it is a special historic building that needs to be protected. The church is now looked after by the Friends of Friendless Churches. This group helps save old churches that are no longer in use.
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A Look at All Saints Church's Past
The church was first built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Over the years, parts of the church have been rebuilt or fixed. Some of these repairs happened in 1822 and again in 1882.
The last church service held here was on April 18, 2003. In 2011, the church was officially given to the Friends of Friendless Churches. They now make sure this historic building is cared for.
What the Church Looks Like
All Saints Church is built from limestone. It has special grit-stone details and a roof made of stone tiles. The church has two main parts: the nave (the main area where people sit) and the chancel (the area near the altar).
There is a small porch on the south side. On the north side, you'll find a vestry, which is a room used by the clergy. At the west end of the church, there is a small bell tower built into the wall.
Windows and Doors
The windows on the south side of the church are square-shaped. The large window at the east end has two sections. All these windows have fancy stone patterns called Decorated-style tracery. At the west end, there is a tall, narrow window called a lancet window.
You can see an old doorway on the north wall that is now blocked up. The doorway on the south side is from the Norman period, but it has been fixed up many times.
Inside the Church
Inside, there is an arch that separates the nave from the chancel. This arch is in a style that looks like old Romanesque buildings. The font, which is a basin used for baptisms, is in the Perpendicular style. It has some simple carvings.
On the south wall, above the font, there is an old fireplace. This suggests that there might have been a room on a higher level at some point. The east window has beautiful stained glass. It was put in place in 1883.
