Church of All Saints, Alford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| Location | Alford, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 261935 |
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The Church of All Saints is a very old and special church. It's located right next to the River Brue in a village called Alford, in Somerset, England. This church was built a long, long time ago in the 15th century, which means it's over 500 years old! Some small repairs and changes were made in the 1800s, but it still looks mostly like it did centuries ago. Because it's so old and important, it's been given a special title: a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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What the Church Looks Like
The Church of All Saints has a special design. It has a main part called the nave where people sit. There's also another part called the chancel which is usually closer to the altar. The church also has a south porch, which is like a small entrance area.
The Tower and Bell
At the west end of the church, there's a two-story tower. Inside this tower, there's a bell that was made in 1753. It was created by a famous family of bell makers called the Bilbie family. Imagine how many times that bell has rung over the centuries!
Inside the Church
When you go inside the church, you can see some really old and interesting things.
Historic Furniture
The church has a pulpit from 1625. A pulpit is a raised platform where a speaker stands to give a sermon. This one is from the Jacobean period, which was a time when King James I ruled England. You can also see bench ends from the 16th century. These are the decorated ends of the wooden benches where people sit.
Stained Glass Windows
The windows on the north side of the church have beautiful stained glass. Some of this glass is from the medieval period, which means it's very, very old. One of the windows even shows a large picture of Mary Magdalene.
The Church's Community
The Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches called the Six Pilgrims Benefice. This group also includes churches in nearby villages like Babcary, Hornblotton, Lovington, North Barrow, and South Barrow. All these churches are part of the Wells Archdeanery, which is a larger area managed by the church.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
