St Edward King and Confessor Catholic Church, Clifford facts for kids
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St Edward King and Confessor Church 2017
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| 53°53′36″N 1°20′48″W / 53.8934°N 1.3467°W | |
| Location | Clifford, Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Parish | Clifford |
| Deanery | Harrogate |
| Diocese | Leeds |
Saint Edward King and Confessor Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Clifford, a village in West Yorkshire, England. It is the biggest church in Clifford. Its tall tower stands out and can be seen from far away. The church is a special historic building, known as a Grade II Listed building. It serves the people of Clifford and nearby villages. This church is part of the Roman Catholic diocese of Leeds.
Church History
This church was built for the many Irish workers who came to Clifford. They moved there to work in a flax mill. The Grimston Brothers owned this mill, which opened in 1831.
Several families helped pay for the church. These included the Grimstons, Cliffords, and Vavasour families. The church was built between 1845 and 1848. J.A. Hansom designed it in the Romanesque style. The church tower was added later, from 1866 to 1867. George Goldie designed the tower. The church stands on the site of an old chapel. That is why it is on Chapel Lane, where it meets the High Street.
Inside the Church
Inside the church, you will find a special area under the west organ gallery. This area has three arched openings, called an arcade. The aisles also have arcades with round pillars. These pillars have eight-sided tops and support round arches. The three sections at the eastern end of the church form the sanctuary. This is a sacred part of the church.
Outside the Church
The church is built from a type of stone called Magnesian Limestone. This stone is cut into smooth blocks, known as ashlar. The roof is made of green slate. The building style is Romanesque.
The church has a long main hall, called a nave, with aisles on both sides. There is also a chancel at the east end. A small chapel, called the Lady Chapel, is also at the east end. The church has a five-story tower at the west end. This tower has strong supports, called buttresses, up to the fourth level. A square stair-turret is at the southwest corner of the tower. It becomes round after the second level and has a pointed, cone-shaped roof. The bottom of the tower is open with round arches on three sides. The tower roof is pyramid-shaped and has a decorative top piece called a finial.
On the north side of the church is the vestry. This is a room where priests prepare for services. On the south side, there is another chapel. The churchyard also has a war grave. This grave belongs to an Army Air Corps soldier from World War II.
Gallery
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Church cemetery
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Door built into the tower
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Extension to the rear
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Arch to the bottom of the tower
See also
- Leeds Cathedral
- Listed buildings in Clifford, West Yorkshire
