St Chad's Church, Hopwas facts for kids
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St Chad's Church, Hopwas
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| OS grid reference | SK 175 050 |
| Location | Hopwas, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Hopwas, St Chad |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Chad |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 29 October 1987 |
| Architect(s) | John Douglas |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Completed | 1881 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Tamworth |
| Deanery | Tamworth |
| Archdeaconry | Lichfield |
| Diocese | Lichfield |
| Province | York |
St Chad's Church is a special church located in the village of Hopwas, Staffordshire, England. It is an active Anglican church, which means it belongs to the Church of England. It serves as a local parish church for the community.
St Chad's Church is part of a group of churches. This group includes St Editha's Church in Tamworth, St Francis' Church in Leyfields, and St Andrew's Church in Kettlebrook. The church building is very important. It is officially listed as a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England. This means it is a protected historical building.
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History and Design of St Chad's Church
Who Designed St Chad's Church?
The church was designed by a famous architect named John Douglas. He was from Chester. The church was built in 1881.
What is St Chad's Church Made Of?
St Chad's Church is built using red bricks. The upper parts of the church have special timber framing. This means wooden beams are visible. The roof is covered with plain tiles.
Unique Features of the Church's Design
A cool feature of the church is its octagonal flèche. A flèche is a small, thin spire that sits on top of the roof. The church's layout includes a long main hall called a nave. It has five sections. There is also a chancel, which is the area near the altar. The flèche is located between the nave and the chancel.
On the south side, there is a vestry. This is a room used by the clergy to prepare for services. On the north side, there is an annex where the organ is kept. A famous architectural historian, Nikolaus Pevsner, once said that the church is "certainly an ingenious and entertaining building." This means he thought it was very clever and interesting.
St Chad's Church Today
Services and Events at the Church
St Chad's Church is still very active today. It holds regular church services every Sunday. Besides Sunday services, the church also hosts other events. These events are for both adults and children throughout the week. It is a lively place for the community.
More Information
- List of new churches by John Douglas
- Listed buildings in Wigginton and Hopwas
