Christ Church, Fenton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church |
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Viewed from the south-east
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| 52°59′51.1″N 2°9′50.0″W / 52.997528°N 2.163889°W | |
| OS grid reference | SJ 891 445 |
| Location | Fenton, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 7 March 1989 |
| Architect(s) | Charles Lynam |
| Completed | 1899 |
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| Parish | Stoke-upon-Trent and Fenton |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
Christ Church is a beautiful old church located in Fenton, Staffordshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is part of the Diocese of Lichfield. This special building is recognized as a Grade II listed site, which means it's important and protected.
About Christ Church
How Fenton Grew
In the early 1800s, Fenton was mostly small villages. Over time, it grew into a busier town. Before 1841, the Fenton area was part of a larger church district called Stoke-upon-Trent. But in 1841, a new church district, or "parish," was created just for Fenton.
The First Church Building
The very first Christ Church in Fenton was built between 1838 and 1839. The person who designed it was Henry Ward. He also designed the Town Hall in Stoke-upon-Trent. This first church was built in a style called Gothic. It had brick walls with stone decorations and a tall tower at the west end. The main part of the church, called the nave, had five sections and could hold about 1,000 people. This original building was later taken down to make way for the church you see today.
The Church Today
The Christ Church building that stands now was designed by Charles Lynam. It was built from 1890 to 1891. The tall west tower, which has eight bells, was added a bit later in 1899. This church is much bigger and can seat up to 1,900 people!
It is also built in the Gothic style, using red and blue bricks with stone details. The main part of the church, the nave, has six sections. It also has side aisles and a row of windows high up, called a clerestory. There's a small chapel on the south side and a room for clergy on the north side, called a vestry. The tower has a special top edge called an embattled parapet, which looks like the top of a castle wall. Below this, there's a pattern of white bricks.
See also
- Listed buildings in Stoke-on-Trent
