Christ Church, Shelton and Oxon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ Church, Shelton and Oxon |
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| 52°42′50″N 2°48′07″W / 52.714°N 2.802°W | |
| Location | Welshpool Road, Shrewsbury |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.oxonparishchurch.co.uk |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Edward Haycock Snr |
| Style | Early English |
| Years built | 1854 |
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| Diocese | Lichfield |
Christ Church, Shelton and Oxon is a church located in Shrewsbury, England. It is part of the Church of England and serves the local community. The church was built a long time ago, in 1854, and has a special history.
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About the Church Building
Christ Church was built in 1854. The architect, or person who designed it, was Edward Haycock Snr. He designed it in a style called "Early English." This style often includes tall, narrow windows called lancet features.
The church is located on Welshpool Road in Shrewsbury. It is considered a special historical building, known as a Grade II listed building. This means it's protected because of its importance.
Inside and Out
The outside walls of the church are made of rough stone, called rubble walls. They have smooth, cut stone details, known as ashlar dressings. There is a small tower for bells, called a bellcote, and a porch with a pointed roof.
Inside, the roof looks like a pair of scissors, which is why it's called a scissor-braced roof. You can also see an ashlar reredos, which is a decorated screen behind the altar. This screen took a long time to finish, from 1886 to 1904.
The church also has a stone pulpit, where the priest gives sermons. It has a carving of a pelican, which is a symbol of care. The font, used for baptisms, is shaped like an octagon and is also made of stone.
Stained Glass Windows
The church has beautiful stained glass windows. Some of these windows were added in 1884, 1948, and 1967. A new stained glass window was put above the main arch in 2001. This was to celebrate the new millennium.
Community and History
The area around Christ Church is called a parish. This parish has about 8,500 people. The church itself can seat about 150 people.
The church was built in an area called "Windmill Field." It was needed because people in this area were sometimes cut off by floods from the River Severn. Before Christ Church was built, this area was part of the St Chad's Church, Shrewsbury parish. Over the years, the parish boundaries have changed to include more people as the area grew.
Remembering the Past
The churchyard, which is the graveyard around the church, holds the war graves of three brave service members. Two were airmen and one was a soldier from the Herefordshire Regiment. They all served during World War II.
Celebrations and Schools
In 2004, the church celebrated its 150th birthday! To mark this special occasion, they planted a new tree called the Oxon Oak.
Christ Church also has a connection to the Oxon Church of England Primary School. The school first opened next to the church in 1860. Later, in 1959, it moved to a new location nearby on Racecourse Lane.
