All Saints Church, Dodington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Dodington |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Dodington, Holford |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°09′31″N 3°11′06″W / 51.1585°N 3.1850°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
All Saints Church is a very old and special building in Dodington, a small village in Somerset, England. This church was mostly rebuilt and made bigger in the 1400s. It's so important that English Heritage has given it a special status. It's called a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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History of the Church
The church has changed a lot over hundreds of years. Each change tells a part of its story.
Early Changes and Additions
The main part of the church, called the nave, got new windows and a new roof in the 1500s. The chancel, which is the area near the altar, was also rebuilt in the 1400s. It received new windows in the early 1600s.
In 1610, a new chapel was added to the church. This gave people more space for worship. Later, in 1772, the top part of the church tower was built.
Later Restorations and Features
More changes happened in the 1800s and 1900s. In 1874, new seats, called pews, were put in for everyone. After World War I, the church had more work done. This included building a lych gate. A lych gate is a special covered entrance to a churchyard. It was traditionally a place where a coffin could rest before a burial.
The church tower once had four bells. In 1933, these bells were still being rung. However, they are not rung anymore today.
Important Memorials
Inside All Saints Church, you can find a special memorial. It honors Admiral Sir Edward Codrington. He was a famous British naval officer. He is best known for leading the British fleet in the Battle of Navarino in 1827. This battle was a very important naval victory.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in West Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
