St Faith, Farmcote facts for kids
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| Location | Gloucestershire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Faith |
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| Functional status | Monthly service |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Norman, Early English, Perpendicular |
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| Materials | Stone |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Guiting Power with Farmcote |
| Archdeaconry | Cheltenham |
| Diocese | Gloucester |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Faith, Farmcote is a very old and special church building. It's located in a tiny village called Farmcote in Gloucestershire, England. This church is a "chapel of ease," which means it's a smaller church built to help people in a village who live far from their main parish church. It's so important that it's been given a "Grade I listed building" status by English Heritage. This means it's a building of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
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Exploring St Faith's Church
Where is St Faith's?
The church is found in the small, quiet hamlet of Farmcote. This area is part of the beautiful Cotswolds, known for its rolling hills and pretty villages. It's not far from the town of Winchcombe. The church is about two miles west-north-west of another village called Temple Guiting.
A Glimpse into the Past
St Faith's is incredibly old! The very first building on this spot was built by the Saxons. The Saxons were a group of people who lived in England many centuries ago.
Today, only a few parts of that original Saxon church remain. These old parts are called "Saxo-Norman." This means they show a mix of Saxon and Norman styles. The Normans came to England after the Saxons.
What Can You See Today?
When you visit St Faith's, you can still see some of these ancient features. The main part of the church, called the nave, is from the Saxo-Norman period. You can also spot the remains of an old doorway. Another interesting feature is the double bellcote. This is a small structure on the roof that holds two bells.
