St Peter's Church, Addingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church |
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| 53°56′36″N 1°52′18″W / 53.9433°N 1.8717°W | |
| Location | Church Street, Addingham, West Yorkshire, LS29 0QS |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Central |
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| Status | Active |
| Dedication | St Peter |
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| Functional status | Parish church |
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| Parish | Addingham |
| Deanery | Archdeaconry of Bradford |
| Diocese | Diocese of Leeds |
St Peter's Church is a special old church in Addingham, West Yorkshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is considered very important because it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country!
While much of the church was rebuilt in the 1400s, some parts are even older. You can still see pieces from the Norman period, which was many hundreds of years ago.
The Church's Long History
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St Peter's Church has stood for a very long time. In the late 1400s, a new church was built to replace an even older one that was there before. When they built the new church, they were careful to reuse some of the old stones and parts from the earlier Norman building. You can still find these old pieces inside the tower today!
Over the years, parts of the church have been updated. For example, the west tower and the wall of the south side (called an aisle) were rebuilt between 1757 and 1760. Later, in 1875, the chancel (the part of the church near the altar) was given a big refresh. This was part of a trend called "Victorian restoration," where people in the Victorian era updated old churches.
Most of the church's design looks like the Neoclassical style, which was popular for its grand and balanced look. However, the north aisle has a different style called Perpendicular. This style is known for its tall windows and detailed stone patterns. Inside the church, you can also find a small piece of an Anglo-Saxon cross, which is incredibly old!
More to Explore
- Grade I listed churches in West Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Addingham
