Brockhampton (near Ross-on-Wye) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Brockhampton |
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 All Saints' Church, Brockhampton |
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| Population | 229 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode district | HR1 |
| Dialling code | 01989 |
| Police | West Mercia |
| Fire | Hereford and Worcester |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
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Brockhampton is a small village in Herefordshire, England. It is also a civil parish, which is a local area with its own council. The village is close to the River Wye. It is about 14 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Hereford.
Brockhampton is also 13 kilometers (8 miles) north of Ross-on-Wye. The famous Wye Valley Walk passes right through the village. In 2011, about 229 people lived in Brockhampton. The village is part of the Old Gore area within Herefordshire Council.
The two most important buildings in Brockhampton are Brockhampton Court and All Saints' Church. Brockhampton Court was rebuilt in 1893. It was designed in a style that looked like old Tudor buildings. This was the home of Arthur Wellesley Foster and his American wife, Alice. Today, Brockhampton Court is a retirement home.
The local cricket ground is called The Park, Brockhampton.
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church, Brockhampton was finished in 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Foster paid for the church to honor Alice's parents. It was designed by W. R. Lethaby, a pioneer of the Arts and Crafts movement. This movement focused on traditional craftsmanship.
The church looks like a traditional English church with a thatched roof. But Lethaby used a clever design. He put a thatched roof on top of a concrete roof. This was a very modern idea for its time. It helped with insulation, much like buildings today.
Inside the Church
The inside of the church has a tall, arched roof. This roof is made of concrete and divided by thin sandstone arches. The stone came from a local quarry. Lethaby left the concrete roof inside the main part of the church unplastered. This showed off the patterns made by the concrete.
Lethaby decided to use skilled craftspeople directly for the project. He did not use a big building company. This was unusual for the time. Some people think this project made him ill. After this, All Saints' Brockhampton was Lethaby's last major building. He then focused on teaching and writing.
Church's Importance
Many experts praise All Saints' Church. Nikolaus Pevsner, a famous architectural historian, called it "perhaps the most thrilling church" of its time. It was built between older styles and modern architecture. In a revised guide to Herefordshire, the church is called "One of the most convincing and impressive churches of its date in any country."
The church also has many beautiful stained glass windows. These were created by Christopher Whall.
Interestingly, a smaller copy of All Saints' Church exists in Osaka, Japan. It is located on the 21st and 22nd floors of a tower block. It is used as a wedding venue.
