Church of St Margaret, Bagendon facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed building |
| Designated | 26 November 1958 |
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| Parish | Bagendon |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
The Church of St Margaret is an old church in Bagendon, a village in Gloucestershire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church was built way back in the 1100s! It is so special that it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
History of the Church
We don't know exactly when the first church was built here. The church you see today was built in the 12th century, which is the 1100s. But there might have been an even older church, from the time of the Anglo-Saxons, on this very spot before that.
The 'chancel' (the part of the church where the altar is) was rebuilt in the 1460s. More work was done on the church in 1830. Then, in 1889, a big repair and refresh project happened. This was called a 'Victorian restoration' because it was done during Queen Victoria's time. A person named Sidney Gambier-Parry led this work.
The church is part of a group of churches called the Churn Valley benefice. It is also part of the Diocese of Gloucester, which is a large church area.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of St Margaret is made from 'limestone', a type of rock. It has a main open area called the 'nave'. There is also a 'north aisle', which is like a side section. The 'vestry' is a room where the clergy (church leaders) get ready. The 'chancel' is the area near the altar.
The church also has a tall, three-part tower at the west end. This tower is held up by strong supports called 'buttresses'. Inside the tower, there are five bells.
Inside the church, you can see an old 'font' from the 11th century. A font is a basin used for baptisms. There are also old memorials and tombs from different centuries. In the south wall of the sanctuary (a holy part of the church), there is a small cupboard called an 'aumbrey'.
You can find small pieces of beautiful 'stained glass' from the 1400s. The window in the north-west part of the church has special glass made by an artist named Charles Eamer Kempe.
