St Garmon's Church, Capel Garmon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Garmon's Church, Capel Garmon |
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West end of St Garmon's Church, Capel Garmon, from the south
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| 53°04′56″N 3°46′09″W / 53.0822°N 3.7691°W | |
| OS grid reference | SH 816 555 |
| Location | Capel Garmon, Conwy |
| Country | Wales |
| Denomination | Church in Wales |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | E. G. Paley |
| Groundbreaking | 1862 |
| Completed | 1863 |
St Garmon's Church, Capel Garmon is an old Anglican church located in the village of Capel Garmon, Conwy, Wales. It is no longer used for regular church services.
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History of the Church
The church was given a big makeover between 1862 and 1863. This work was done by an architect named E. G. Paley from Lancaster. The project cost £880, which was a lot of money back then!
What Changed During the Makeover?
During this time, the church was "restored." This means it was repaired and updated. The old seating was also replaced, which is called "reseating."
Many parts of the church were improved:
- The south wall was rebuilt to make it stronger.
- The windows were replaced with new ones.
- A new porch was added to the entrance.
- A small room called a "vestry" was built on the north side. This room is often used by the clergy to prepare for services.
After these changes, the church could seat 150 people, a small increase from its original capacity of 145.
What the Church Looks Like
St Garmon's Church has one main room inside. The windows have a special design called "plate tracery." This means the stone frames around the windows have decorative shapes carved into them.
Outside, some parts of the church walls are covered with "stucco." Stucco is a type of plaster that gives the building a smooth finish.
Current Use
Today, St Garmon's Church is no longer used for church services. As of 2006, it was being used as a storage space for a builder.
