All Saints Church, Lockerbie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Lockerbie |
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All Saints Church, Lockerbie, from the southwest
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| Location | Ashgrove Terrace, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway |
| Country | Scotland |
| Denomination | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Dedicated | 18 April 1903 |
| Consecrated | 1 November 1909 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Category B |
| Designated | 4 October 1988 |
| Architect(s) | Douglas and Minshull |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 21 September 1901 |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Ashlar stone with red tile roof Spire with Westmorland slate |
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| Diocese | Glasgow and Galloway |
All Saints Church is a beautiful church located in Ashgrove Terrace, Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. It is a special old building, officially known as a Category B listed building. This means it is important to Scotland's history and architecture. All Saints Church is an active part of the Scottish Episcopal Church, which is a Christian church in Scotland. It belongs to the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway.
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History of All Saints Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1903. It was designed by a team of architects named Douglas and Minshull. They were from Chester, a city in England.
What the Church Looks Like
All Saints Church is built from a type of smooth, cut stone called ashlar stone. It has a bright red tile roof.
Church Design and Parts
The church's layout includes a low nave, which is the main part where people sit. On either side of the nave are aisles, which are like walkways. There is also a higher chancel, which is the area near the altar. The chancel has a special angled end.
You can also see a porch on the south side of the church. At the west end, there is a tall tower. This tower has a pointed roof called a broach spire, covered with Westmorland slates.
Stained Glass Windows
Inside the church, there are lovely stained glass windows. One of these is a special window made by a company called Morris & Co.. It was created to remember someone important.
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