Christ Church, Armley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church |
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| 53°47′57″N 1°35′53″W / 53.7992°N 1.5981°W | |
| Location | Armley, Leeds |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Parish Church |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Richard L. Adams |
| Style | Gothic revival architecture |
| Groundbreaking | 1869 |
| Completed | 1872 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Coursed square gritstone |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Armley |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
Christ Church is a church in Armley, Leeds, England. It is a busy Anglican parish church, which means it's a local church for the community. It belongs to the Church of England.
This church is one of two Church of England churches in Armley. The other one is a bigger church called St. Bartholomew's Church. Christ Church is also a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical building that is protected.
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History of Christ Church
Christ Church was started in 1869 and finished in 1872. It was designed by an architect named Richard L. Adams. The church became a listed building in 1976, which helped protect its history.
In 1984, the inside of the church was updated. A few years later, in 1986, the church was part of the BBC's Domesday Project. This project recorded important details about places across the UK for the future. The project noted that the church had made changes to save money, like lowering the ceiling to help with heating costs.
Where is Christ Church Located?
You can find Christ Church in Upper Armley. It is at the spot where Theaker Lane, Moorfield Road, and Armley Ridge Road meet. It's the closest Church of England church to the center of Armley.
What Does Christ Church Look Like?
The church is built from a strong stone called gritstone. It has a pointed roof made of slate. The church was designed in the Gothic Revival style. This style brings back ideas from old Gothic churches, often with tall, grand designs.
Christ Church has a tall and impressive main area called the nave. This part of the church has special windows high up, called clerestory windows, which let in a lot of light.
See Also
- List of places of worship in the City of Leeds
- Listed buildings in Leeds (Armley Ward)
