Church of All Saints, Lullington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Lullington, Somerset |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°15′59″N 2°18′43″W / 51.2663°N 2.3120°W |
| Completed | 12th century |
The Church of All Saints is an old and beautiful church in the small village of Lullington, Somerset, England. It is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
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History of the Church
The oldest parts of this church were built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. This means some parts are over 800 years old! The south side of the church was added around 1280. Later, around 1450, the main altar area (called the chancel), the tall tower, and the south entrance porch were built.
In 1862, the church was carefully repaired and updated by an architect named Thomas Henry Wyatt. This kind of repair is often called a Victorian restoration. Today, the Church of All Saints is a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historic building that needs to be protected.
The church has a special entrance on the north side. Above its door, there is a stone carving called a tympanum. This carving shows a tree of life, which is a symbol found in many cultures. Inside, you can see a beautifully decorated baptismal font. This is a large bowl used for baptisms. It has words carved into it that mean: "in the sacred washing of the font sins are cleansed."
Important People from the Church
Henry Waldegrave, 11th Earl Waldegrave was the main priest, or rector, of Lullington village in the early 1900s.
The Church Today
The Church of All Saints is still an active church today. It is part of a group of churches called a benefice. This group includes churches in Beckington, Standerwick, Berkley, Lullington, Orchardleigh, and Rodden. These churches are all part of the larger Wells area within the Church of England.
The church follows a specific way of worship called the Conservative Evangelical tradition. This means they believe strongly in the Bible and traditional Christian teachings. They use an older prayer book called the Book of Common Prayer for their services. Many other churches use a newer book called Common Worship. The Church of All Saints is also a member of the Prayer Book Society, which helps keep the Book of Common Prayer in use.
Church Services
Church services are held at All Saints' Church on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of each month. On the second and fourth Sundays, services are held at the nearby Church of St Mary, Orchardlea.
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