Church of St Lawrence, Mickleton facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
| Designated | 25 August 1960 |
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| Benefice | Vale and Cotswold Edge |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Lawrence is an old church located in Mickleton, a village in Gloucestershire, England. It was built a very long time ago, in the 1100s! This church is considered a very important historical building, known as a Grade I listed building. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
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A Look Back: Church History
People believe there was a church in Mickleton as early as the year 960. However, the church building you see today started being built in the 12th century.
How the Church Grew Over Time
The main part of the church, called the nave, was made longer in the 1200s or 1300s. Later, in the 1300s, the tall tower was added. In 1868, a big project called a Victorian restoration took place. This work was done by an architect named Frederick Preedy to repair and update the church.
The church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. It belongs to the Vale and Cotswold Edge benefice within the Diocese of Gloucester.
Exploring the Church's Design
The Church of St Lawrence is made of stone and has a roof covered with tiles. It has many interesting features to discover.
The Church Tower and Bells
The church tower holds eight bells. The oldest of these bells were made in 1668. In 1954, the bells were rehung in a new iron frame. Scientists tried to figure out the exact age of the wooden frame that holds the bells by looking at tree rings, but they couldn't get a clear answer.
Special Features Inside and Out
Above the door of the south porch, there is a sundial with words written in Latin. The church's organ was installed in 1853. The special area where the organ sits, called the organ loft, was added later in 1931.
Inside the church, you can find a memorial dedicated to Utrecia Smith. She was the daughter of a church leader in Mickleton, and her father was also a schoolmaster. Utrecia passed away in 1744 when she was 30 years old. There is also a special plaque that remembers the people from the village who died during World War I.
The pulpit, which is where the priest gives sermons, is designed in a style called Jacobean. The font, used for baptisms, dates back to the 15th century. Most of the beautiful stained glass windows you see in the church were added in the 1800s.
