Church of All Saints, Trull facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of All Saints |
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Trull |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 50°59′38″N 3°07′05″W / 50.9938°N 3.1181°W |
| Completed | 15th century |
The Church of All Saints is a historic church located in Trull, a village in Somerset, England. Its tall tower was built way back in the 13th century. Most of the other parts of the church were added later, in the 15th century. Because it's so old and important, the building is officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very special historic place that needs to be protected.
For a long time, until the year 1308, the church was looked after by monks from Taunton Priory. Monks are religious men who live together in a community, and a priory is a type of monastery.
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Exploring the Church of All Saints
Windows and Pulpit
The church has many interesting features inside. The large window at the east end of the church dates from the 15th century. It shows a picture of the crucifixion, which is a key event in Christian belief. The image includes Saint John and the Mother of Jesus standing at the foot of the Cross.
You'll also find a pulpit inside the church. A pulpit is a raised platform where a preacher stands to give a sermon. This one is thought to be from the 16th century. It was moved to its current spot during a big renovation around 1863. This renovation was part of a "Victorian restoration," which means changes made during the Victorian era to restore or update old buildings.
Old Bench Ends
The church also has many old wooden bench ends from the mid-16th century. These are the decorated ends of the church pews, where people sit. Some of these carvings are very special because they show a "pre-Reformation procession." This means they show a religious parade or ceremony from before the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was a major change in Christianity that happened in the 16th century.
The Church Tower and Bells
The oldest part of the Church of All Saints is the lower section of its tower. The south aisle was built in the 14th century. An aisle is a passageway on either side of the main part of a church. The north aisle was added later, in the 15th century.
The tower is home to six bells. Two of these bells are very old, even older than the Protestant Reformation. This means they were cast and used before the big religious changes of the 16th century.
Church Community
The church is part of a larger religious area called a "parish." This parish includes Trull and a nearby place called Angersleigh. It's also part of the Taunton deanery, which is a group of parishes in the local area.
Stained Glass Window
In 1899, a beautiful stained glass window was put into the church. Stained glass windows are made from many pieces of colored glass. This particular window was created by a famous artist named Charles Eamer Kempe. It was installed to remember Alexander and Juliana Horatia Ewing, and it overlooks their graves in the churchyard.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
