St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Hilda, Hartlepool |
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Photograph of St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool, County Durham
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| 54°41′43″N 1°10′54″W / 54.69537°N 1.18177°W | |
| OS grid reference | NZ528336 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
St Hilda's Church is a very old and important church in Hartlepool, County Durham, England. It's known as the "parish church" for the area, which means it's the main church for the local community. You can find it in the oldest part of Hartlepool, called the Headland. It's so tall and grand that it's one of the most easily seen buildings in Hartlepool's skyline!
Discovering St Hilda's Church
A Special Place in History
St Hilda's Church is a "Grade I listed building." This means it's considered a very important historical building in England. It's protected because of its special design and history.
A famous expert named Alec Clifton-Taylor said that St Hilda's is one of the "best" churches in England. He described it as a "glory" and an "architectural gem." This means he thought it was incredibly beautiful and well-designed, especially for its age.
The Church Bells
The church tower has three large bells. They were all made in 1819 by a company called Thomas II Mears. These bells are meant for "change ringing," which is a special way of ringing bells in a pattern.
However, these bells are not rung anymore. Experts believe the church tower is too old and weak to handle the strong forces from ringing them. This helps keep the historic building safe.
