Church of All Saints, Elland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints, Elland |
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| 53°40′50″N 1°50′20″W / 53.6805°N 1.8388°W | |
| Location | Savile Road, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0NH |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Modern Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Years built | 1896 |
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| Parish | All Saints, Elland |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Halifax |
| Episcopal area | Huddersfield Episcopal Area |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
The Church of All Saints is a Church of England parish church located in Elland, West Yorkshire. It is a special building because it has been given a grade II* listed building status. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of All Saints Church
The Church of All Saints was built in 1896. A famous architect named George Fellowes Prynne designed it. The church is made from a type of stone called hammer-dressed stone, which means the stones were shaped with a hammer. It also has a roof made of tiles.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, you can see beautiful late Gothic designs. The reredos, which is a decorated screen behind the altar, was added in the 1920s. The altar itself, where services are held, is much older, dating back to the 17th century.
The church also has amazing stained glass windows. These were designed by Prynne's brother, Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne. He was a well-known painter. On June 6, 1983, the church was officially recognized as a grade II* listed building.
All Saints Church Today
Today, the Church of All Saints is still an active church. It is part of a larger group of churches called the "Benefice of Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland and All Saints, Elland." It belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and the Archdeaconry of Halifax.
Church Traditions
The church follows a specific set of beliefs and practices within the Church of England called the Modern Catholic tradition or Anglo-Catholicism. This tradition has some different views on certain topics. For example, All Saints Church does not support the idea of women becoming priests. Because of this, the church receives special guidance from a different bishop, known as alternative episcopal oversight. Currently, this guidance comes from the Bishop of Wakefield, who is Tony Robinson.
Notable People Connected to the Church
- Felix Arnott, who later became an Archbishop in Brisbane, Australia, worked at this church in the 1930s when he was starting his career.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Calderdale
- Listed buildings in Elland
