St Augustine's Church, Hedon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Augustine's Church, Hedon |
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St Augustine's Church, Hedon
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| 53°44′29″N 0°11′59″W / 53.7415°N 0.1996°W | |
| OS grid reference | TA 187 286 |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Dedication | Augustine of Hippo |
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| Parish | Hedon |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
St Augustine's Church is a beautiful old church in Hedon, a town in East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very important because it's a Grade I listed building, which means it's a historic place protected for its special architecture and history.
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History of St Augustine's Church
The church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. The oldest parts of the building were built around the year 1190. People often call it the "King of Holderness" because it's such a grand and important building in the area.
What the Church Looks Like
In 1831, a writer named Thomas Allen described the church. He noted that it was a great example of early pointed architecture, which is a style of building with pointed arches. The church has a main area called a nave, side sections called aisles, and parts that stick out on the sides called transepts. It also has a chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.
A tall, impressive tower stands where the nave and transepts meet. The church has many windows with beautiful designs and strong buttresses (supports) on its outside walls. Inside, the nave is separated from the aisles by five pointed arches. These arches rest on columns made of eight smaller cylinders joined together.
The Church Organ
The organ inside St Augustine's Church was built by Arthur Nelson in 1926. An organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound by pushing air through pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs in the UK.
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Images for kids
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The church from Market Hill
