Church of St Lawrence, Cucklington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Lawrence |
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| Location | Cucklington, Somerset, England |
| Built | 13th century |
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Listed Building – Grade II*
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| Official name: Church of St Lawrence | |
| Designated | 24 March 1961 |
| Reference no. | 1274765 |
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The Church of St Lawrence is an old church located in Cucklington, a village in Somerset, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 1200s! This church is considered a special historic building, known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's really important and protected.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old Is It?
The Church of St Lawrence was first built in the 1200s. That's over 800 years ago! In the 1800s, the church had a big makeover. This was called a Victorian restoration. During this time, many old churches were repaired and updated.
Church Community
The church is part of a group of churches called a benefice. This group includes churches in Charlton Musgrove, Cucklington, Stoke Trister, and Bayford. They all work together within the Diocese of Bath and Wells, which is a larger church area.
What the Church Looks Like
Building Materials
The Church of St Lawrence is made from stone. Its roofs are covered with clay tiles. The main part of the church, called the nave, has three sections. The area near the altar, called the chancel, has two sections.
The Tower and Bells
The church has a tower with two levels. This tower was rebuilt in 1705. Strong supports called buttresses help hold it up. Inside the tower are six bells. Three of these bells were made way back in 1726! On top of the tower, there is a small dome-like structure called a Cupola. It was also built in 1705 and is quite pretty.
Inside the Church
Most of the things you see inside the church today are from the 1800s. However, there are still some pieces of stained glass that are much older, from the 1400s. The font, which is used for baptisms, might even be from the Norman period, which was even earlier!
Churchyard Memorial
In the churchyard, there is a cross. This cross was put there to remember the men from the village who sadly died in World War I. It's a special way to honor their memory.
See also
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
