Church of St George, Hampnett 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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| Benefice | Northleach |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St George is an old church in Hampnett, a small village in Gloucestershire, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century! This church is part of the Church of England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's a really important historical place.
History of the Church
The main parts of the church, called the nave and chancel, were built around the year 1125. The nave is the main area where people sit. The chancel is the part near the altar. Later, in the 1400s (15th century), a tall tower was added to the church.
Between 1868 and 1871, a special project happened inside the church. The vicar, William Wiggin, decided to have the entire inside painted. The paintings were made to look like medieval art. Some people think he hired a company called Clayton and Bell to do the work. This company is famous for making beautiful stained glass windows.
Today, the church is part of the Northleach group of churches. This group is within the Diocese of Gloucester, which is a larger area managed by the church.
Church Architecture
The Church of St George is made from limestone, a common building material. Its roof is covered with stone slates. The church has a two-bay chancel, a nave, and a tower on the west side.
The tower has three levels and holds bells. These bells were made by a company called Rudhall of Gloucester.
If you look at the north doorway of the nave, you'll see something very old. It has a special carved stone panel above the door called a tympanum. This carving is in the Romanesque style, which was popular in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Inside the church, there is an octagonal font. This is a large basin used for baptisms. It dates back to the late 1400s or early 1500s. The organ, which makes music, was put into the church in 1874. It replaced an older one.
