All Saints Church, Bow Brickhill facts for kids
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All Saints’ Church, Bow Brickhill
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| Location | Bow Brickhill |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Bow Brickhill |
| Deanery | Mursley |
| Archdeaconry | Buckingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Oxford |
All Saints’ Church, Bow Brickhill is a historic parish church in Bow Brickhill, Buckinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is located south-east of Milton Keynes. This church is a Grade II* listed building, which means it's considered a very important historic place in England.
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History of All Saints’ Church
All Saints’ Church was first mentioned in records way back in 1185. This shows it has been a place of worship for a very long time! A big renovation, or update, happened in the 15th century.
When Was the Church Restored?
After many years, the church became quite old and damaged. It was even unused for about 150 years! But in 1756, a historian named Browne Willis helped raise money to fix it. Thanks to his efforts, the church was restored and could be used again. In 1834, the inside of the church was changed to add 175 more seats.
How Was the Church Used During Wars?
During the Napoleonic Wars, which happened in the early 1800s, All Saints’ Church had a special role. It was used as a telegraph station. This means it helped send important messages over long distances using signals, like an early form of communication technology.
Architecture and Features of the Church
The church is built in a style called Perpendicular Gothic, which was popular in England during the late Middle Ages. It has a main area called a nave, with side aisles, and a porch on the south side. There's also a chancel (the area around the altar) and a tall tower at the west end.
What's Inside the Tower?
The tower has four bells. However, as of 2023, these bells cannot be rung. The church's design is a great example of Perpendicular style, with most of its windows being square-headed.
What Are Some Special Details Inside?
Inside the church, three arches on each side separate the nave from the aisles. The main cross beam of the roof has the date 1630 carved on it. You can also find a piscina in the south aisle. A piscina is a stone basin used for washing sacred vessels.
The carved oak pulpit, where sermons are given, came from an older church in Buckingham. The font, used for baptisms, is shaped like an octagon. Its base has carvings of four eagles. Other parts of the font are decorated with patterns and a shield with two Roman T's. The chancel area is simple and has an open wooden ceiling. There is also an oak screen under the chancel arch. On the north side, there's a black marble tablet remembering the Rev. William Watson.
Parish Status and Other Churches
All Saints’ Church is part of a group of churches in a "joint parish." This means it works together with other local churches.
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, Great Brickhill
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Little Brickhill
- St Luke's Church, Stoke Hammond
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