Church of All Saints, Farmborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| Location | Farmborough, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 21 September 1960 |
| Reference no. | 1136439 |
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The Church of All Saints is an Anglican church located in Farmborough, Somerset, England. It was mostly built in the 1400s, but some parts are even older, from the 1300s. This church is considered a very important historic building. It has been given a special status as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's protected by law.
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Exploring the Church
The Church of All Saints has several main parts. These include the nave (the main area where people sit), the chancel (the part near the altar), a north aisle (a side passage), and a porch at the entrance.
The Tower and Changes Over Time
The tall, three-level tower on the west side of the church is from the 1400s. However, most of the building you see today was built more recently. Major repairs and changes were made in 1869. These updates happened during the Victorian era and were led by an architect named John Elkington Gill.
Amazing Stained Glass
The beautiful stained glass windows in the church are quite special. They were made in 1838. Interestingly, they were moved to Farmborough in 1982. This happened when another church, Christ Church in Brighton, was taken down. The designs for these windows were inspired by famous glass art. This art was found at New College, Oxford and created by a well-known artist from the 1700s, Sir Joshua Reynolds.
Important People and Connections
In the 1400s, a very important person named John Stafford was in charge of the church in Farmborough. He later became the Archbishop of Canterbury. This is the leader of the Church of England.
The Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches in the area. This group includes churches in Marksbury, Stanton Prior, Clutton, and Cameley. It is also part of the wider church area known as the archdeaconry of Bath.
See Also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
