Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation, Liverpool facts for kids
The Church of Our Lady of Reconciliation is a Roman Catholic church in Vauxhall, Liverpool, England. It is a special building known as a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
This church was built a long time ago, between 1859 and 1860. A famous architect named E. W. Pugin designed it. He was known for designing many beautiful churches.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is made from light brown stone with red stone details. It has a roof made of slate, which is a type of rock.
Main Parts of the Church
The church has a main hall called a nave and a special area for the altar called a chancel. These two parts are connected as one big space. There are also narrow walkways on the sides called aisles.
Windows and Walls
High up on the walls, there are special windows called a clerestory. These windows are shaped like six-leaf clovers, which are called sexfoil windows. They let in a lot of light. Strong supports called buttresses are on the outside walls.
At the back of the church, the east end is rounded like a half-circle. This shape is called an apse. More sexfoil windows are found along the sides of the aisles. Around the apse, there are tall, narrow windows known as lancet windows.
Front of the Church
At the front of the church (the west end), there is a porch that was added later. Above the porch, you can see a large, round window called a rose window. There is also a covered opening in the pointed part of the roof, which is called a gable.
On top of the west gable, there is an eight-sided tower for bells. This is called a bellcote, and it has a short, pointed roof or spire.
Entrance and Inside
The main entrance is on the north side, at the west end. Above the door, there's a carved space called a tympanum. It shows the special symbol, or coat of arms, of the local church area (the diocese).
Inside the church, there are rows of arches called arcades. These arches are held up by round columns that are spaced far apart.
Size and Capacity
E. W. Pugin designed this church to be very large but also cost-effective. It was built to hold many people, with seating for about 1,800 visitors.
See also
- Grade II listed buildings in Liverpool-L5
