Church of All Saints, Sutton Bingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| Location | Sutton Bingham, Closworth, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
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Listed Building – Grade I
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| Designated | 19 April 1961 |
| Reference no. | 263603 |
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The Church of All Saints is a very old church in Sutton Bingham, England. It is located in a small area called a civil parish in Closworth, Somerset. This church was built a long, long time ago, between the 1100s and 1200s. It is so important that it has been named a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very special historic place.
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Amazing Old Wall Paintings
Inside the Church of All Saints, you can find incredible wall paintings from the 1300s. These paintings are like old comic books, telling stories from long ago. In the part of the church called the Chancel, there are pictures of the Coronation of the Virgin and several important bishops and saints.
There is also a beautiful arch called a Romanesque chancel arch. It shows off the old building style. On the north wall of the nave, which is the main part of the church, there is a painting showing the Death of the Virgin.
How the Paintings Were Hidden and Found
For many years, these amazing murals were hidden. During a time called the Protestant Reformation, in the 1500s, people covered the paintings with white paint. They stayed hidden for centuries! It wasn't until the 1860s that these beautiful artworks were rediscovered. Imagine finding such old treasures!
Ancient Bells in the Belfry
The church has a small tower called a belfry. Inside, there are two old bells. One of these bells is incredibly ancient, dating back to around the year 1250. The other bell is also very old, made in 1685. These bells have been ringing for hundreds of years!
Location Near a Reservoir
The Church of All Saints is located very close to the Sutton Bingham Reservoir. This reservoir is a large artificial lake that was built in the 1950s. It's interesting to see such an old building next to a more modern creation.
Church Community
The Church of All Saints is part of a larger group of churches. It shares its parish, or local church area, with several other churches nearby. This means they work together as one big church family.
- St Mary's Church, East Chinnock
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, East Coker
- St Mary's Church, Hardington Mandeville
- St Roch's Church, Pendomer
- All Saints' Church, Closworth
- St Martin of Tours' Church, West Coker
See Also
- List of Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset
- List of towers in Somerset
