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 is an old church located in Rodden, a small village in Somerset, England. It was built a long time ago, in 1640. This church is considered a very important historical building, known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
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History of the Church
Building the Church in 1640
This church was built in 1640, but there was an even older church on the same spot before that! Even though Rodden was a small community, a powerful church leader named Archbishop William Laud ordered this new church to be built. He wanted to make sure churches followed certain rules and traditions.
For a long time, the Church of All Saints was connected to a church in Boyton, which is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) away. It was like a smaller branch of the Boyton church. It's not completely clear when Rodden became its own separate church parish, but it was likely around the late 1700s or early 1800s.
Victorian Changes and Modern Day
In the middle of the 1800s, the church was rebuilt and updated. This was part of a common trend called a "Victorian restoration," where many old churches were repaired and changed to fit the style of that time.
Today, the Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It works together with churches in Beckington, Standerwick, Berkley, Lullington, and Orchardleigh. This group is part of the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a big church district.
Church Design and Features
The Church of All Saints is made of stone. It has a main hall called a nave and a smaller section at the front called a chancel, both with tiled roofs. The tall tower at the west end of the church is supported by strong diagonal buttresses, which are like extra supports on the outside walls.
Most of the inside of the church was updated during the 19th-century restoration. However, it still has its original pulpit from the 1700s, which is where the priest gives sermons.
Visiting the Church Today
Even though the Church of All Saints is in a quiet, somewhat isolated spot, it still holds church services regularly. People can attend services once or twice a month.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
