Church of St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn |
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, Halkyn, from the northeast
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| OS grid reference | SJ 209 711 |
| Location | Halkyn, Flintshire |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Mary the Virgin |
| Consecrated | 29 October 1878 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 24 February 1983 |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1877 |
| Completed | 1878 |
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| Diocese | St Asaph |
| Province | Wales |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is a beautiful old church located just north of the village of Halkyn in Flintshire, Wales. It's an active Anglican church, meaning it's part of the Church in Wales. This special building is recognized by Cadw as a Grade I listed building. This means it's very important and protected.
The Church's Story
People have worshipped in Halkyn for over 1,000 years! However, the church you see today is not the original one. The current building was finished in 1878.
The older church was taken down, and this new one was built in a different spot. A famous architect from Chester named John Douglas designed it. The 1st Duke of Westminster paid for the entire project.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built in a style called Gothic Revival. This means it looks like older Gothic churches from the past. It uses a mix of Early English and Decorated styles.
The church is made of stone, both inside and out. Inside, you'll find beautiful wooden furnishings. These were also designed by John Douglas. All the windows have amazing stained glass artwork by a company called Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
You can also see a special stone carving of a crucifixion scene. This carving is very old, from the 1300s. It used to be part of a cross in the churchyard.
An expert named Edward Hubbard thought this church was "one of the best" Victorian churches in the area. He also said it helped set the style for many of Douglas's other church designs.
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