Church of St Bartholomew, Notgrove facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
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| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Bartholomew is an old church in a village called Notgrove, in Gloucestershire, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 1100s! It's so special that it's officially protected as a Grade I listed building. This means it's a very important historical building.
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History of the Church
This church was first built in the 12th century, which means the 1100s. Later, in the 14th century (the 1300s), it was made bigger and changed quite a bit.
Victorian Changes
Between 1871 and 1873, the church had a big makeover. This was called a Victorian restoration. During this time, many old churches were repaired and updated to look their best.
Name Change
The church was originally named after St Mary. But in the 18th century (the 1700s), its name was changed to St Bartholomew.
Church Connections
The church is part of the Church of England. It belongs to the Northleach group of churches within the Diocese of Gloucester.
Church Design and Features
The Church of St Bartholomew is made from limestone. It has several parts, including a main area called the nave and a smaller section called the chancel. There's also a tall tower at the west end with a pointed roof called a spire.
Outside the Church
On the outside wall of the tower, you can see a sundial. This old clock uses the sun's shadow to tell the time. It has a cool 'Fleur de lys' design on its pointer. On the chancel's outer wall, there's a carving that shows the crucifixion. Experts believe this carving is from the 14th century.
Inside the Church
When you go inside, you'll find many interesting things:
- A font from the 12th century, used for baptisms.
- A pulpit from the 17th century, where sermons are given.
- A beautiful chancel screen with carvings from the 14th or 15th century.
- Some of the wooden seats, called pews, are very old. They date back to the time of Elizabeth I, who was queen in the 1500s.
- Behind the altar, there's a 14th-century reredos. This is a decorated screen or wall. It looks like it might have been damaged on purpose a long time ago.
Stained Glass and Families
The church has some old stained glass windows. However, most of the colorful glass you see today was made by a company called Clayton and Bell during the Victorian era. You'll also find many statues and tombs of the Whittington family. They were important landowners in the area. Some of them were even related to the famous Dick Whittington!
