St Oswald's Church, Collingham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Oswald's Church
Parish Church of St Oswald
Location	Collingham, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Website	The Parish of Collingham with Harewood
History
Dedication	St Oswald
Administration
Parish	Collingham and Harewood
Archdeaconry	Leeds
Diocese	Leeds
Province	York

St Oswald's Church is an active Anglican church located in Collingham, a village in West Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. The church stands on the edge of the village, along Wetherby Road.

History of the Church

The Old Vicarage, a historic building near the church.

An aerial view showing St Oswald's Church from above.

St Oswald's Church is named after Oswald of Northumbria, an important Anglo-Saxon saint. The church has very old beginnings, dating back to the Saxon period.

It was rebuilt in the 15th century, making it stronger and larger. Later, between 1840 and 1841, the church was restored and made even bigger. The tall tower of the church was built in the 16th century. A clock was added to this tower in 1891, helping everyone in the village tell the time.

Churchyard and Notable Graves

The churchyard is the area around the church where people are buried. It holds the graves of several interesting people.

One grave belongs to Major General James Gunter (1833–1908). He was a military leader who served in the Crimean War. Another notable person buried here is Benjamin Eamonson. He was the vicar, or priest, of St Oswald's Church for 29 years, serving until his passing in 1867.