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 in Trull, Somerset, England, is a very old and special building. Its tall tower was built way back in the 13th century, which is over 700 years ago! Most of the rest of the church was built in the 15th century. This church is so important that it has been given a special protection status. It is known as a Grade I listed building, meaning it is one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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Discovering All Saints Church
A Glimpse into History
The Church of All Saints has a long and interesting past. For many years, until 1308, monks from Taunton Priory looked after the church. A priory was a type of monastery where monks lived and prayed.
The oldest part of the church is the lower section of its tower. The south side of the church, called the south aisle, was added in the 14th century. The north aisle was built later, in the 15th century.
Special Features Inside
Inside the church, you can find many beautiful and historic items. The east window, which lets in light from the east, was made in the 15th century. It shows a picture of the crucifixion, with Saint John and the Mother of Jesus standing nearby.
The pulpit, which is a raised platform where sermons are given, is thought to be from the 16th century. It was moved to its current spot around 1863. This move was part of a big project to fix up and improve the church, known as a Victorian restoration.
You can also see many old wooden bench ends from the mid-16th century. These are the decorated ends of the church pews. Some of them show a unique procession from before the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation was a big change in how Christianity was practiced in England.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds six bells. Two of these bells are very old, as they were made before the Protestant Reformation. Imagine how many times they have rung over the centuries!
Modern Connections
Today, the Church of All Saints is part of the local church community. It belongs to the benefice of Trull with Angersleigh. This means it shares a priest with the nearby village of Angersleigh. They are both part of the Taunton deanery, which is a group of churches in the Taunton area.
In 1899, a beautiful stained glass window was put into the church. This window was made by an artist named Charles Eamer Kempe. It was placed there to remember Alexander and Juliana Horatia Ewing, and it overlooks their graves.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Taunton Deane
- List of Somerset towers
