Church of St Catherine, St Catherine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Catherine |
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| Location | St Catherine, Somerset, England |
| Built | 12th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Designated | 1 February 1956 |
| Reference no. | 1277121 |
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The Church of St Catherine is an old church in a place called St Catherine, England. It's an Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. This church is special because it's a "Grade II* listed building," meaning it's an important historic place that needs to be protected.
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History of St Catherine's Church
The church started as a small chapel of ease. This was a church built for people who lived far from the main church in Bath. It was easier for them to go to this smaller chapel.
The land where St Catherine's Church stands belonged to a religious leader named Prior Cantlow. He was from Bath Abbey during the medieval times. Around the year 1490, Prior Cantlow made many changes to the church.
Later, in 1503, the church's tall tower was added. The church also had more changes in the years 1704, 1846, and 1880. Each time, parts of the church were updated or repaired.
Inside the Church
When you go inside the Church of St Catherine, you can see some very old items. There is a font from the 12th century. A font is a special basin used for baptisms.
You can also see a pulpit from the 15th century. A pulpit is a raised platform where a speaker stands to give a sermon. These old pieces show how long the church has been used.
Nearby St Catherine's Court
The church is located within the grounds of St Catherine's Court. This is a large house that was built in the 16th century. St Catherine's Court is also a very important historic building, listed as Grade I.
Church Parish
The Church of St Catherine is part of a larger church area called a benefice. This benefice includes Batheaston and St Catherine. It is all part of the archdeaconry of Bath.
St Catherine's Church has been part of this larger church area since 1258. This means it has been connected to the main church in Bath for many centuries.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
