Church of St Mary, Elland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary, Elland |
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| 53°41′13″N 1°50′16″W / 53.68685°N 1.83790°W | |
| Location | Church Street, Elland, West Yorkshire, HX5 0RU |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central/Modern Catholic |
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| Status | Active |
| Dedication | Saint Mary the Virgin |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Years built | 13th century |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Saint Mary the Virgin, Elland |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Halifax |
| Episcopal area | Huddersfield Episcopal Area |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
The Church of St Mary is a Church of England parish church located in Elland, West Yorkshire. This historic church is recognized as a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very important historical site.
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History of the Church
Some parts of the church, like stones in the chancel arch, are very old. They date back to around 1170 or 1180. Most of the church you see today was built in the 1200s and 1300s.
Restoration and Features
The church was repaired and updated in 1856. A person named W. H. Crossland led this important work. The beautiful stained glass in the east window is from the 1400s. It shows 21 pictures about the life of St Mary the Virgin.
The church has a tall tower on its west side. It also has a small bellcote (a tiny tower for a bell) on the roof of the main part of the church, called the nave.
Listed Building Status
On January 24, 1968, the Church of St Mary was officially named a Grade I listed building. This special status helps protect its history and unique architecture.
The Church Today
The Church of St Mary is an active church in the Church of England. It is part of a larger group of churches in the area. The church follows a style of worship known as "Central" or "Modern Catholic." This means it combines different traditions within the Church of England.
Notable People Connected to the Church
- Felix Arnott, who later became an Archbishop in Brisbane, Australia, worked here in the 1930s. He was a curate, which is a type of assistant priest.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in West Yorkshire
- Grade I listed churches in West Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Elland
