Church of Christ the Consoler facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Christ the Consoler |
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| Church of Christ the Consoler | |
Christ the Consoler, Skelton on Ure
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| 54°06′29″N 1°26′56″W / 54.108°N 1.449°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 3599 6795 |
| Location | Skelton-cum-Newby, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | In the care of the Churches Conservation Trust |
| Founded | June 1870 |
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| Heritage designation | Listed building – Grade I |
| Architect(s) | William Burges |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Style | Early English |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Newby with Mulwith |
The Church of Christ the Consoler is a beautiful old church in North Yorkshire, England. It was built a long time ago, during the Victorian era. This church is special because it was designed by a famous architect named William Burges in a style called Gothic Revival. You can find it on the grounds of Newby Hall in Skelton-on-Ure. The church is so important that it's listed as a Grade I listed building, which means it's a very special historical place. Today, the Churches Conservation Trust helps look after it.
History of Christ the Consoler Church
This church was built for a very sad reason. A young man named Frederick Vyner was taken prisoner in Greece in 1870. Sadly, he died soon after. His family had collected money for his release, but it was too late.
Frederick's mother, Lady Mary Vyner, decided to use the unused money to build a church to remember him. This church would be on her estate in Yorkshire. Frederick's sister, Lady Ripon, also built a similar church, St Mary's Church, on her own estate.
Both sisters hired the same architect, William Burges, in 1870. Burges was a well-known architect of his time. Construction on the Church of Christ the Consoler began in 1871 and was finished by 1876.
Architecture and Design of the Church
The outside of the church is made from a grey stone called Catraig stone. The decorative parts are made from Morcar stone. The style is called Early English, which is a type of Gothic Revival.
Inside, the church is faced with white limestone. It looks very rich and detailed. William Burges worked with his favorite artists, Thomas Nicholls and Lonsdale, on the interior.
This church is interesting because it shows a change in Burges's style. He usually preferred an Early French style, but here he was inspired by English designs. A famous architectural expert, Pevsner, described it as having "great opulence."
In 2007, another architectural historian, James Stevens Curl, said this church was one of five important buildings. He felt it showed the amazing skill of Victorian builders in using color, detail, and grand design.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in North Yorkshire
- List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in Northern England
- Spectre of Newby Church
