Redland Chapel facts for kids
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Redland Chapel
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| General information | |
| Town or city | Bristol |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 51°28′20″N 2°36′23″W / 51.472208°N 2.606378°W |
| Completed | 1742 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | John Strahan |
Redland Parish Church is a beautiful old church in the Redland area of Bristol, England. It was built in 1742, during a time known as the Georgian era in Britain. This means it has a special style of architecture from that period.
The church is considered a Grade I listed building. This is a very important title given to buildings that are historically or architecturally significant. It means the church is protected and kept in good condition because it's a key part of England's heritage.
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History of Redland Church
Redland Church started its life as a private chapel in 1742. It was built for a man named John Cossins, who owned a large house nearby called Redland Court. A private chapel was like a small church just for the owner and their family.
The chapel was likely designed by John Strahan and finished by William Halfpenny. The beautiful plasterwork inside was done by Thomas Paty. Even though it was built in 1742, it wasn't officially made sacred (or consecrated) until 1790.
Much later, in 1942, the chapel became a proper parish church. A parish is a local area that a church serves. It's quite unusual because this church doesn't have a specific patron saint it's named after.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is made from limestone, a type of stone. The front of the building has four tall, decorative columns called pilasters. These pilasters are in the Ionic order, which is a classical style with scroll-like designs at the top. Above the main door, there's a triangular shape called a pediment.
On the roof, you'll see an eight-sided dome-like structure called a cupola. It's covered in lead. If you look at the back of the church, you might spot some interesting carvings of faces.
Inside the Church
Inside, the church has two main parts: a square chancel and a nave. The chancel is the area near the altar, and the nave is where the congregation (the people attending church) sit.
The ceiling inside is coffered, which means it has sunken panels, giving it a patterned look. There are also amazing wooden carvings of birds and plants. These carvings are in the Baroque style, which is known for being very detailed and dramatic. They are made from limewood and are placed against a darker oak background.
The original pulpit (where the priest gives sermons) used to have three levels. But during the Victorian era (a period in the 1800s), it was changed to two levels. You can also see special statues, called busts, of John Cossins and his wife. These were carved by a famous artist named John Michael Rysbrack.
Church Walls and Gates
The walls and gates around the church were built in 1743, just a year after the church itself. The gate posts have unique tops that look like ziggurats, which are ancient stepped pyramids. The gates themselves were made by Nathaniel Arthur.
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