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 |
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| 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 special church in Elland, a town in West Yorkshire, England. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This church is also a grade II* listed building, meaning it's a very important historical building.
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 strong, rough-cut stone and has a roof covered with tiles.
Inside, you can see a beautiful carved screen behind the altar, called a reredos. This screen has a late Gothic style and was added in the 1920s. The altar itself is even older, dating back to the 1600s!
George Fellowes Prynne's brother, Edward Arthur Fellowes Prynne, was a talented artist. He designed the church's amazing stained glass windows, which tell stories through colorful pictures.
The church was officially recognized as a grade II* listed building on June 6, 1983. This means it's a very important historical place that needs to be protected.
The Church Today
Today, the Church of All Saints is part of a group of churches called the "Benefice of Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland and All Saints, Elland." It belongs to the Diocese of Leeds within the Church of England.
The church follows a tradition called "Modern Catholic" tradition. This means it has some practices that are similar to the Catholic Church. Because All Saints Church does not agree with the ordination of women as priests, it receives special guidance from the Bishop of Wakefield, who is currently Tony Robinson. This special guidance is called alternative episcopal oversight.
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The Church of All Saints in Elland.
