Church of the Epiphany, Gipton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Epiphany |
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| Parish Church of the Epiphany | |
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| 53°48′47″N 1°29′31″W / 53.81295°N 1.49187°W | |
| Location | Gipton, Leeds |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Nugent Cachemaille-Day |
| Groundbreaking | 1936 |
| Completed | 1938 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Gipton |
| Archdeaconry | Leeds |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
The Church of the Epiphany is a special church located in Gipton, a part of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England. It's an active Anglican church, which means it's part of the Church of England. This church is very important because it's listed as a Grade I listed building, meaning it has great historical and architectural value. It's also known as the Bishop Burroughs Memorial Church of the Epiphany.
Building the Church
The Church of the Epiphany was built to serve the growing community in the Gipton area. The famous architect Nugent Cachemaille-Day designed it. A company from Leeds called Armitage Hodgson built the church.
Work on the church started in 1936, and it officially opened its doors in 1938. Before the main church was ready, a temporary church was used for services starting in 1936.
The first stone of the church was laid on July 12, 1937. This special event was done by Elsie Burroughs. She was the sister of a former Bishop of Ripon, which is why the church is also called the Bishop Burroughs Memorial Church. The Princess Royal also attended this important ceremony.
The church was first planned to be named after Saint Edmund. However, when it opened, it was named the Parish Church of the Epiphany instead. Some changes were made to the church in 1976. Because of its importance, the church was given a Grade I listing on June 25, 1993.
What the Church Looks Like
The Church of the Epiphany is built with red brick, just like many other buildings in the area. Its style fits perfectly with the time it was built, in the mid-1900s.
The architect, Nugent Cachemaille-Day, was inspired by a new church in Coutances, France. He wanted the Church of the Epiphany to have a clear and open space inside, without too many things cluttering it up.
The church has a round part at its eastern end called an apse. The building is made of strong reinforced concrete, which is covered with red bricks. The roof is made of tiles. The main part of the church, called the nave, and the area around the altar, called the chancel, are covered by one large roof. The front wall of the church, known as the gable, has two strong supports called buttresses on either side of the openings where the bells are.
