St Saviour's Church, Bath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour's Church |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| 51°23′45″N 2°20′47″W / 51.3958°N 2.3465°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Charles Moysey |
| Consecrated | April 1832 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* Listed |
| Designated | 12 June 1950 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 1829 |
| Completed | 1832 |
| Construction cost | £10,600 |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Bath |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Saviour's Church is a Church of England parish church located in Larkhall, a part of Bath, Somerset in England.
Contents
History of St Saviour's Church
St Saviour's Church was started by Archdeacon Charles Moysey in 1824. This happened after a law called the Church Building Act 1824 was passed. This law helped build new churches across the country.
How the Church Was Built
The church was built between 1829 and 1832. It was likely designed by John Pinch the younger, who used ideas from his father, John Pinch the elder. Later, in 1882, the church was made bigger. An architect named C.E. Davis added a part called a chancel.
The Church's Crypt
The church has a special underground area called a crypt, which opened in 1832. The first person buried there was Rear-Admiral Volant Vashon Ballard in October 1832. Over 200 people were buried at the church before its burial grounds closed in 1891. After that, people were buried at Locksbrook Cemetery until 1937.
Current Status
Currently, the church is "in vacancy," which means it does not have a permanent leader like a rector or vicar.
Images for kids
-
St Saviour's Church in Bath.
