Church of All Saints, Rodden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| Location | Rodden, Somerset, England |
| Built | 1640 |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of All Saints | |
| Designated | 11 March 1968 |
| Reference no. | 1058893 |
The Church of All Saints in Rodden, Somerset, England, is a historic church built way back in 1640. It's officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important old building that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
This church was built in 1640 on the spot where an even older medieval church once stood. Even though Rodden was a small community, the powerful Archbishop William Laud ordered this church to be built. He wanted to make sure churches followed certain rules and traditions.
The church was first dedicated to St Blaize. For a long time, it was a "chapelry" of Boyton, which means it was like a smaller church connected to a bigger main church in Boyton. This connection was because the same family, the Giffards, owned land in both Rodden and Boyton.
It's not totally clear when Rodden became its own separate church parish. Some records suggest it happened around 1784, while others point to 1802.
In the mid-1800s, during the Victorian restoration period, the church was rebuilt and updated. Many churches in England were restored around this time.
Today, the Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches in the area. This group includes churches from Beckington, Standerwick, Berkley, Lullington, and Orchardleigh. All these churches work together within the Diocese of Bath and Wells.
What the Church Looks Like: Architecture
The Church of All Saints is made of stone. It has a main open area called a nave with three sections, and a smaller area near the altar called a chancel with one section. Both parts have tile roofs.
The tall tower at the west end of the church is supported by strong diagonal buttresses, which are like extra supports built into the walls. While much of the inside was updated in the 1800s, the church still has its original pulpit from the 1700s.
The Church Today
Even though the Church of All Saints is in a quiet, somewhat isolated spot, it still holds services once or twice every month. It continues to be an important part of the local community.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
