Church of the Holy Rood , Daglingworth facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Rood
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Denomination	Church of England
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I listed building
Designated	26 November 1958
Administration
Benefice	Ermin West
Diocese	Gloucester
Province	Canterbury

The Church of the Holy Rood is an old church in a village called Daglingworth. This village is in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, England. It belongs to the Church of England.

This church was built a very long time ago, in the 11th century. That means it's over 900 years old! It's considered a very important historical building. It is known as a Grade I listed building, which means it has special historical importance.

A Look Back in Time: The Church's History

The Church of the Holy Rood was first built in the 11th century. This was around the year 1000. Later, in the 15th century (around the 1400s), the church was made bigger. This included adding the tower you can see today.

Between 1845 and 1850, the church had a big makeover. This is called a Victorian restoration. During this time, a new section called the north aisle was added. The chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, was also rebuilt.

What the Church Looks Like: Architecture

The church building is made from limestone, which is a type of rock. Its roofs are covered with stone slates. The church has a main area called the nave. It also has a south porch, which is like a small entrance room.

There is a chancel at one end and a north aisle on the side. At the west end, there is a tower. This tower holds four bells. The oldest of these bells were made in 1720, which is over 300 years ago!

Inside the Church

Long ago, the nave had a wall that divided it. Above this wall, there was a small room or "loft" for the priest. However, this wall was taken down in the 19th century. Today, you can see an organ placed above the chancel arch, which is the archway leading into the chancel.

Ancient Carvings

During the rebuilding work in 1850, some amazing old carvings were found. These carvings are from the Saxon period, which means they are even older than the church itself! They were made around the year 1050, before the Norman conquest of England. One of the most important carvings shows the crucifixion. These carvings follow a style from Syria. They were originally part of the chancel arch but are now displayed in the nave.

Other Interesting Features

The church also has an old altar that is in the Romanesque style. This style was popular around the 11th and 12th centuries. This old altar is now used as a credence table, which is a small table used to hold things for the church service.

The font, where baptisms take place, is from the 15th century. It has a special carving of the Green Man, a mythical figure often seen in old churches. The south porch, built in the 15th century, has a Saxon sundial. This sundial was used to tell the time using the sun's shadow.

Outside in the churchyard, you can still see parts of a medieval cross. These are the remains of its steps and shaft.