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 located in the village of Silkstone in South Yorkshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is part of the Diocese of Leeds. This amazing building is considered a "Grade I listed" site. This means it's a really special historical place. People believe it has been standing for at least 800 years, since the 12th century!
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A Look Back in Time
How Old Is This Church?
It's possible that a church stood here even earlier, during Saxon times. But the church building you see today was first built in the 12th century. That's a very long time ago! Imagine, it was built before many countries we know today even existed. The building was constructed in a style called "perpendicular style", which is a type of English Gothic architecture.
Changes Over the Years
The church has been changed and updated many times. In 1495, a big part of the building was remodeled. Later, between 1852 and 1858, the chancel (the part of the church where the altar is) was rebuilt. These changes helped keep the church strong and beautiful for hundreds of years.
The Church Bells
Inside the church, there is a set of 6 bells. These bells have probably rung out over the village for many years, calling people to worship and marking important events.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Silkstone
