St Andrew's Church, Steart facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Andrew's Church |
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St Andrew's Church
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Church of England |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Steart, Somerset, England |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Messrs Foster and Wood of Bristol |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1882 |
St Andrew's Church is a Church of England church located in Steart, a village in Somerset, England. This church was built in 1882. Today, it is still used for church services from time to time.
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Church History
Building the Church
St Andrew's Church was built as a chapel of ease. This means it was a smaller church for people who lived far from the main parish church. It was paid for by Rev. Henry A. Daniel, who was the vicar (a type of priest) of the nearby parish of St Mary Magdalene, Stockland Bristol. The cost was £700, which was a lot of money back then!
Rev. Daniel also gave over £1,000 to the church. This money was to make sure that at least one church service could be held there every Sunday. The church was designed by architects named Messrs Foster and Wood from Bristol. It was built by Messrs Joseph Willis and Son from Bridgwater. St Andrew's Church officially opened on November 30, 1882.
New Pathway and Special Visit
For a long time, the only way to get to St Andrew's Church was by walking through a field. In July 1962, a new pathway was built. The land for this path was given by Mr. Stanley Stone, who lived at Church Farm.
On July 13, 1962, the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Rev. Edward Henderson, officially opened the new pathway. This special event was requested by Mr. Patrick Daniel, who was a relative of the Rev. Henry A. Daniel who built the church. It was also the very first time a Bishop from the Diocese (a church area) had ever visited Steart!
Fire and Restoration
In 1986, St Andrew's Church was damaged by a fire. This happened after lightning struck the bell turret, which is a small tower where the church bell is kept. The church was later repaired and made new again. However, the bell turret was not replaced after the fire.
Church Style
St Andrew's Church is built from red bricks. Its roof is covered with special tiles from Staffordshire. The church was built with double walls, which helped keep it strong. It also had a special ceiling and a bell turret.
Inside the church, you will find a main area called the nave. There is also a south porch, which is like an entrance area, and a vestry, which is a room used by the clergy. The original seats inside the church were made from a type of wood called pitch pine.
