Church of St Bartholomew, Aldsworth facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
| Designated | 26 January 1961 |
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| Parish | Aldsworth |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Anglican Church of St Bartholomew is a very old church in Aldsworth, a village in Gloucestershire, England. It was built a long, long time ago, in the late 1100s! This church is so special that it's officially protected as a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered a very important historical building.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
How Old Is It?
The Church of St Bartholomew was first built way back in the late 1100s. That's almost 900 years ago! Over the centuries, parts of the church have been changed and updated.
For example, in the 1400s, the north side of the church (called the aisle) was rebuilt. Later, in the 1800s, more work was done. This included a big "Victorian restoration," which means people in the Victorian era (Queen Victoria's time) fixed up and improved parts like the chancel (the area around the altar) and the vestry (a room for priests to get ready).
Who Owned the Church?
For many years, until 1539, this church belonged to a big monastery called Gloucester Abbey. After that, it was given to Osney Abbey.
However, during a time called the Dissolution of the monasteries, many monasteries were closed down. After this, St Bartholomew's Church came under the care of Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous college at Oxford University.
Today, the church is part of a group of churches called the Windrush benefice, which means they work together.
Exploring the Church's Design
What Is It Made Of?
The Church of St Bartholomew is built from stone, and its roof is made of slate. It has several main parts. These include the nave (the main part where people sit), a north aisle (a side section), and a south porch (the entrance).
There's also a three-bay chancel (the area near the altar) and a vestry (a room for the clergy).
The Tower and Bells
At the west end of the church, there's a tall tower with a pointed top called a spire. The tower is supported by strong structures called buttresses. Inside the tower, there are three bells. These bells are hung to be played together as a chime.
Inside the Church
Most of the furniture and decorations inside the church are from the 1800s. But there's one very special item that's much older. It's a beautiful stained glass window from the 1400s. This window features a Tudor rose, which was a famous symbol of the Tudor royal family in England.
