Church of All Saints, Selworthy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Selworthy |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°12′37″N 3°32′51″W / 51.2102°N 3.5476°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of All Saints is an old church in Selworthy, Somerset, England. It sits on a hillside and is known for its white walls. Most of the church was built in the 15th century (the 1400s), but its tower is even older, from the 14th century (the 1300s). This church is very special! English Heritage has given it a top award, calling it a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historical place.
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Inside the Church
Inside the Church of All Saints, you can find some interesting old items.
Historic Furniture
The pulpit, which is where the speaker stands, has a 17th-century (that's the 1600s!) hourglass. Imagine using an hourglass to time speeches! There's also a strong, iron-bound chest from the same time. This chest was likely used to keep important church records safe.
The Chained Book
You can also see a special book inside the church. It's called the 'Chained Book' and was written in 1609 by Bishop John Jewel. Its full title is Defense of the Apologie of the Church of England. Books like this were sometimes chained up in churches long ago. This was done to protect them and make sure they stayed in the church for everyone to read.
The Churchyard
The area around the church, called the churchyard, also has some interesting features.
Medieval Cross
In the churchyard, there is an old medieval cross. It has a base with three steps and a tall, eight-sided pole. The very top part of the cross is missing.
Amazing Views
The churchyard offers beautiful views across the valley. You can see all the way to Dunkery Beacon, which is the highest point in Exmoor. It's a great spot to enjoy the scenery.
Famous Burial
A person named William Clarke is buried here. He was a cryptographer during the Second World War. A cryptographer is someone who solves secret codes.
See also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in West Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
