Church of All Saints, Silkstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Silkstone |
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| 53°32′54″N 1°33′45″W / 53.5484°N 1.5625°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 29086 05844 |
| Location | Silkstone |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Parish | Silkstone |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
| Province | Province of York |
The Church of All Saints is a very old and important church. It is found in the village of Silkstone, which is in South Yorkshire, England. This church belongs to the Church of England, which is a Christian church. It is part of the Diocese of Leeds. The building is so special that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is protected because of its history and beauty. People have been worshipping here since at least the 1100s!
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History of All Saints' Church
People think there might have been a church on this same spot even before the current one. This could have been during the time of the Saxons, many hundreds of years ago.
Building the Church
The church you see today was first built in the 1100s. This was during the 12th century. It was made in a style called Perpendicular. This was a popular way to build churches back then.
Changes Over Time
The church has been changed and updated many times. In 1495, parts of the building were remodelled. This means they were changed to look more modern for that time. Later, between 1852 and 1858, the chancel was rebuilt. The chancel is the part of the church where the altar is.
The Church Bells
Inside the church, there is a special set of 6 bells. These bells are rung for church services and other important events.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Silkstone
