St Andrew's Church, Naunton facts for kids
St Andrew's Church is a special church in Naunton, Gloucestershire. It belongs to the Anglican faith and is named after St Andrew the Apostle.
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Church History
Building Through the Ages
St Andrew's Church was built a long time ago, in the 1200s! It was built where an even older church from the Saxon times used to be. Later, in the 1400s, the church was rebuilt, and a tall tower was added. It was also fixed up and made new again in 1878.
In 1960, it was given a special status called a 'Grade II* listed building'. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected.
Interesting Features
Inside, you can find two old sundials from the 1700s. A sundial tells the time using the sun's shadow. One of them has a special message written in Latin: Lux Umbra Dei. This means 'Light is the shadow of God'.
Past Rectors
Many interesting people have served as the Rector (the main priest) of St Andrew's Church.
Ulpian Fulwell
From about 1570 to 1586, the Rector was Ulpian Fulwell. He was a famous writer and poet during the Renaissance period.
Clement Barksdale
Another Rector was Clement Barksdale, who served from 1660. He was a very busy writer and translator. He also looked after another church in Stow-on-the-Wold at the same time.
St Andrew's Today
Current Church Life
Today, St Andrew's Church in Naunton is part of the Archdeaconry of Cheltenham in the Diocese of Gloucester. The church has chosen to continue using the 1662 Book of Common Prayer for its services. This is a very old and traditional prayer book.
