St Deiniol's Church, Criccieth facts for kids
St Deiniol's Church (its Welsh name is Welsh: Eglwys Deiniol Sant) was a church located in Criccieth, a town in Gwynedd, Wales. This building was constructed between 1884 and 1887. Today, it is no longer a church but has been changed into homes.
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The Church's Design and History
Building a New Church
The church was designed by a company of architects called Douglas and Fordham. They were based in Chester, a city in England. They planned the church to have a special shape.
What the Church Looked Like
The church's design was cruciform, which means it was shaped like a cross when you looked at it from above. It had a long main hall called a nave with six sections. There was also a chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, with three sections and a special holy area called a sanctuary. The church also had two side parts, like the arms of a cross, known as north and south transepts. There was a small entrance area on the south side called a porch.
Spire and Unfinished Plans
The church had a short, pointed roof structure called a spire. This spire had wide, sloping parts at its base, known as broaches. The original plan included a tall tower on the west side of the church, but this part was never built.
From Church to Homes
St Deiniol's Church served its community for many years. However, it closed its doors as a church in 1988. After that, the building was changed and divided into residential flats, meaning people now live there.
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