Church of St Andrew, Chedworth facts for kids
The Anglican Church of St Andrew is a very old and beautiful church located in Chedworth, a village in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England. It was first built a long, long time ago, in the late 1100s. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building, which means it's a very important historical site that needs to be protected.
Quick facts for kids Church of St Andrew |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
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| Parish | Chedworth |
| Deanery | North Cotswold |
| Archdeaconry | Cheltenham |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
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A Look Back in Time
The Church of St Andrew started its life in the 1100s. Over the years, it was updated and rebuilt in the 1200s and again in the 1400s. A part of the church, called the north aisle, was rebuilt more recently in 1883.
The church is part of the local group of churches in Chedworth. This group is connected to the wider Diocese of Gloucester, which is like a large church district.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St Andrew is made from limestone, a type of rock. It has several main parts:
- A long central area called the nave with five sections.
- A smaller area near the altar called the chancel with two sections.
- A long side section on the north side, known as the north aisle, with seven sections.
- A tall tower on the west side.
The Tower and Its Carvings
The top part of the tower was added in the 1400s. If you look up at the roof, you'll see special carved supports called corbels. These carvings show interesting figures. Some are thought to represent St Andrew, the church's patron saint. Others might be King Henry VII and his wife, Elizabeth of York. It's believed they might have visited the church way back in 1491!
Inside the Church
Inside, you can find a font that is very old, dating back to the 1100s. There's also a piscina from the 1200s, which is a basin used for washing sacred vessels.
You'll also see a special plaque inside the church. This plaque remembers the brave people from the village who lost their lives in World War I and World War II. Some beautiful stained glass windows from the 1400s can still be seen in the chancel, adding lovely colors to the light.
