All Saints Church, Otterhampton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church |
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| Location | Otterhampton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 14th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of All Saints | |
| Designated | 29 March 1963 |
| Reference no. | 1344927 |
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All Saints Church in Otterhampton, Somerset, England, is a very old church that looks out over the River Parrett. This building mostly dates back to the 14th century, which means it's hundreds of years old! It is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very important historic building that needs to be protected. All Saints Church is now a redundant church, which means it's no longer used for regular church services. It is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust, an organization that helps save historic churches.
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Discovering All Saints Church's History
The story of All Saints Church began a very long time ago. A church was first built on this spot in the 12th century. The building you see today was mostly constructed in the 14th century.
The Church Tower and Its Bells
Later on, a tall tower was added to the west side of the church. This tower was built in a style called Perpendicular Gothic. Inside the tower, there's a special frame for bells that dates back to the Elizabethan era (the late 1500s). There are four bells in total. One of these bells is from the 16th century, and two others are from 1617 and 1737.
A Change of Name
Did you know the church wasn't always called All Saints? It was originally named after Saint Peter. Over time, its name was changed to All Saints.
Inside All Saints Church
When you step inside All Saints Church, you can see many old and interesting features.
- There is a font that is very old, from the Norman period (around the 11th or 12th century).
- The font has a special cover from the Jacobean period (the early 1600s).
- You can also see a screen inside the church that was made in the 16th century.
- The communion rails, where people would have taken communion, are from the 17th century.
The church stopped being used for regular services in 1988. Since then, the Churches Conservation Trust has been taking care of it, making sure this historic building is preserved for everyone to see and enjoy.
See also
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in South West England
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
