St Catherine's Church, Drayton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Catherine |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Location | Drayton, Somerset, England |
| Built | 15th century |
|
Listed Building – Grade I
|
|
| Designated | 17 April 1959 |
| Reference no. | 1236512 |
| Lua error in Module:Location_map at line 420: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). | |
The Church of St Catherine in Drayton, Somerset, England, is a very old church. It was built way back in the 15th century, which means it's over 500 years old! This church is so special that it's been named a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
Contents
What the Church Looks Like
The outside of St Catherine's Church is made from two types of stone. One is called blue lias, and the other is golden hamstone. These stones give the church a unique and beautiful look.
Over the years, the church has been fixed up and made new again. This is called a restoration. It was restored in 1855 by Maurice Davis and again in 1896. These updates helped keep the old building strong and beautiful.
Churchyard Cross
Outside the church, in the churchyard, there is an old stone cross. This cross is also from the 15th century, just like the church! On the cross, you can see a cool sculpture of St Michael. He is shown with a sword and shield, fighting a dragon. It's a very detailed and old piece of art.
The Rectory Building
Near the church is a building called the rectory. It's known as Drayton Court. This building was built in the early 1800s. Today, it's not used by the church anymore; it's a private house where people live.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
Inside the Church of St Catherine, you can find some amazing stained glass windows. These windows are not just pretty; they tell stories and show important parts of the local history and faith.
-
This window shows Catherine of Alexandria, who the church is named after.
-
This window honors soldiers who fought in the World Wars. It shows a poppy wreath being laid.
-
This window shows basket weaving, which used to be a common local craft or cottage industry.
-
This window shows the church organist and the children's choir, celebrating music in the church.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in South Somerset
- List of Somerset towers
- List of ecclesiastical parishes in the Diocese of Bath and Wells
