St Germanus' Church, Faulkbourne facts for kids
St Germanus' Church is an old church in the village of Faulkbourne, England. It's part of the Church of England. Most of this church was built a very long time ago, in the 1100s and 1200s. It's considered a very important building, so it's been a Grade I listed building since 1967. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
The church is named after Saint Germanus. He was a bishop from a place called Auxerre in ancient Gaul (which is now France). He visited Britain around the year 429. He came to help stop a religious idea called Pelagianism, which was seen as wrong at the time. The church might have been named after him because it was officially opened on his special day, July 31st.
A Look Back: Church History
The first church here was built by the Normans in the 1100s. The Normans were people who came from France and settled in England. This original church was made bigger in the 1200s. Later, in the 1800s, it was repaired and updated.
The church walls are mostly made from flint stones and old Roman brick. Its roof is covered with red clay tiles. It has a wooden bell tower and a tall, pointed spire on top. There's also a porch and a small room called a vestry, both made of red brick and attached to the south side of the church.
In 1886, a famous architect named Arthur Blomfield helped restore the church. This work cost about £800 at the time. A special service was held on October 21, 1886, to celebrate the church reopening. The sermon was given by Bishop Thomas Legh Claughton.
Inside the church, you can find several memorials. These are special plaques or structures that remember members of the Bullock family. This family owned a large house nearby, Faulkbourne Hall, from 1637 to 1897.
The Church Today
Today, St Germanus' Church is part of a group of churches called the Witham and Villages benefice. This means it works together with other local churches.
