Church of All Saints, Kingston Seymour facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Kingston Seymour |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°23′51″N 2°51′45″W / 51.3976°N 2.8626°W |
| Completed | late 14th/early 15th century |
The Church of All Saints is an old and important church located in Kingston Seymour, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, around the late 1300s or early 1400s. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building, which means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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A Look Back in Time
Ancient Beginnings
Even before the church was built, a very old part of it existed: the base of its font. This stone base is from the Norman period, which means it's even older than the church building itself!
The Great Flood of 1607
The Church of All Saints is almost surrounded by water. Because of this, it has faced challenges like floods. In 1607, a huge flood from the Bristol Channel covered the area. The water inside the church reached about 1.5 meters (5 feet) deep!
The highest point the floodwaters reached, which was 7.74 meters (about 25 feet), is still marked on the church today. There's also a special brass plaque inside the church that tells the story of this amazing event. It says:
An inundation of the sea water by overflowing and breaking down the Sea banks; happened in this Parish of Kingstone-Seamore, and many others adjoining; by reason whereof many Persons were drown'd and much Cattle and Goods, were lost: the water in the Church was five feet high and the greatest part lay on the ground about ten days. WILLIAM BOWER
This plaque reminds everyone of the powerful flood that caused a lot of damage and loss in the village.
Church Bells and Cross
The church tower holds a set of six bells. Three of these bells are very old, cast in 1632 by a company called Purdues in Bristol.
Outside the church, there's a churchyard cross. The main part of the cross, called the shaft, is about 1.5 meters (5 feet) tall. It stands on an eight-sided base. This shaft was added to the cross in 1863.
Beautiful Stained Glass
The church also features beautiful stained glass windows. One special window, known as the Smyth-Piggot memorial, is located in the west part of the church. It was replaced during a restoration project in 1917, following designs by an artist named Roland Paul.
How the Church is Managed
The Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches called the Yatton Moor benefice. This group is managed within the area known as the deanery of Portishead.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in North Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
