All Saints Church, Shorncote facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints Church, Shorncote |
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All Saints Church, Shorncote, from the south
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| OS grid reference | SU 025 967 |
| Location | Shorncote, Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Churches Conservation Trust |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 26 November 1958 |
| Architect(s) | William Butterfield (restoration) |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Norman, Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | About 1170 |
| Completed | 14th century |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, stone slate roofs |
All Saints Church is a very old and special church in a place called Shorncote, in Gloucestershire, England. It's looked after by a group called The Churches Conservation Trust. This church is so important that it's listed as a Grade II* building. This means it's a really significant historic place.
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A Glimpse into the Past: All Saints Church History
All Saints Church was first built a very long time ago, around the year 1170. Imagine, that's over 850 years ago! Over the years, some changes were made. In the 14th century, a bellcote was added. This is a small structure that holds the church bells. Later, in 1883, the church was "restored" by an architect named William Butterfield. This means it was repaired and updated to look its best. On July 1, 1984, the church was no longer used for regular services. It was then officially handed over to The Churches Conservation Trust on March 18, 1987. This group now helps to protect and care for it.
Exploring the Church: Its Amazing Architecture
The church is built in the Norman style. This is an old style of building that was popular in England after the Normans arrived. It's made from stone rubble, which means rough, uneven stones. The roofs are made of stone slates. The church has a main part called a nave. It also has a smaller room on the north side called an aisle and a porch on the south side. At the very end is a small chancel, which is where the altar is. On the front part of the nave, there's a double bellcote. It has a cool, pierced quatrefoil shape above it. You'll find windows with two lights (two sections) in the west, south, and east walls. The main south doorway is also Norman. It has Early English style capitals on its outer columns. These are the decorated tops of the pillars. On the south side of the chancel, there's a special door for the priest. It's between two Perpendicular style windows.
Inside All Saints Church
Inside, the church has "wagon roofs." These roofs look like the inside of a covered wagon. The arch leading to the chancel is narrow and pointed. It has beautiful gates from the 15th century. This arch is decorated with carvings in the Norman style. The font, which is used for baptisms, is also from the Norman period. In the chancel, you can see a piscina and a credence shelf. These are special stone basins and shelves used during church services. They date back to the 14th century. On the north wall, there's a 15th-century Easter Sepulchre. This was a special place used during Easter celebrations. The walls of the chancel have amazing medieval paintings. They show patterns and plants. The pulpit, where the priest gives sermons, is from the early 18th century. It has a tester above it. This is a canopy that helped the sound carry better. You can also see the Royal coat of arms carved in stone inside the church.
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