St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill |
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St Arild's Church, Oldbury-on-the-Hill, from the northwest
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| OS grid reference | ST 818 882 |
| Location | Oldbury-on-the-Hill, Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Arild |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* |
| Designated | 6 September 1964 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 13th century |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, stone slate roof |
St Arild's Church is a very old Anglican church located near Oldbury-on-the-Hill in Gloucestershire, England. It is looked after by a group called The Churches Conservation Trust. This church is considered a special historic building, known as a Grade II* listed building.
The church is named after Arilda, a female saint. She was known for being a virgin and a martyr. St Arild's is one of only two churches in England dedicated to her. The other is nearby in Oldbury-on-Severn. To reach the church, you usually walk across fields or through a farmyard.
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History of St Arild's Church
The first parts of St Arild's Church were built in the 13th century, which is over 700 years ago! Most of what you see today was built later, in the late 1400s or early 1500s. Some repairs were also done in the 1700s.
What the Church Looks Like
St Arild's Church is made of stone, and its roof is covered with stone tiles. It is built in a style called Perpendicular Gothic.
Church Layout
The church has a main area called a nave and a smaller section at the east end called a chancel. There is also a small porch on the north side. A tall tower stands at the west end of the church.
The Tower
The tower has three main sections, separated by stone bands. At the bottom, it has strong, angled supports called buttresses. The lowest part of the tower has a window with two lights and an arch. The middle section has a small, narrow window. The top section has two-light openings with louvers on all sides, where the bells are. The very top of the tower has a battlemented parapet, which looks like the top of a castle wall.
Windows and Porch
The north porch has a pointed roof. On the north wall of the church, there is a window with three lights and a special "ogee" shape at the top. The south side of the main church area has four different types of windows. The east window in the chancel has three lights and beautiful stone patterns, known as Decorated (geometrical) tracery.
Inside the Church
Inside, there is a tall, pointed arch that leads into the tower. The ceiling is flat and covered with plaster. You can still see some old box pews from the 1700s on the south side. There is also a two-level pulpit, which is where the preacher would stand.
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