St Lawrence's Church, Hutton Bonville facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Lawrence's Church, Hutton Bonville |
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| Location | Hutton Bonville, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Lawrence |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade II |
| Designated | 31 March 1970 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Limestone |
The Church of St Lawrence is a historic church located in Hutton Bonville, North Yorkshire, England. It used to be a private church for a large estate. Now, it is a "redundant" church, meaning it is no longer used for regular services.
This special building is looked after by a charity called the Friends of Friendless Churches. The church is also listed as a Grade II building on the National Heritage List for England. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of the Church
The Church of St Lawrence has parts that date back to the 1500s and 1600s. However, most of what you see today was rebuilt in 1896. It was rebuilt to be the main church for Hutton Bonville Hall, a large country estate.
Rebuilding the Church
The big rebuilding project was done for Sir Henry Beresford-Peirse. The work was so thorough that almost nothing from the older church was left. Only some old walls remained.
A famous expert named Nikolaus Pevsner visited the church in the early 1960s. He wrote about it in his book, Yorkshire: The North Riding. He noted that the church was "away from anywhere" except the old, decaying Hall.
Church Closure and Care
In 1962, Hutton Bonville Hall was torn down. The church itself was closed in 2007 and officially declared "redundant." This means it was no longer needed for regular church services.
In October 2020, the church was taken over by the charity, Friends of Friendless Churches. This group works to save and repair old churches that are no longer in use. They are now working to fix up St Lawrence's Church.
What the Church Looks Like
The church has a main area called a nave with three sections. It also has a chancel, which is the part near the altar. At the western end, there is a small bell tower with a pointed roof, called a gabled bellcote.
Inside, you can find a font that is very old, from the Norman times. There is also one beautiful Victorian stained glass window still in place. Nikolaus Pevsner also noted that the church had a special cup and plate, called a cup and paten, made by an artist named Gabriel Sleath.
As mentioned, St Lawrence's Church is a Grade II listed building. This means it is recognized for its special historical and architectural importance.
More to Explore
- See pictures of Hutton Bonville Hall, the estate that used to be next to the church.
