St Saviour's Church, Harome facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour's Church, Harome |
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St Saviour's Church, Harome
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| 54°13′48.62″N 1°00′31.81″W / 54.2301722°N 1.0088361°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 64711 82061 |
| Location | Harome |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Saviour |
| Consecrated | 14 August 1862 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II. |
| Architect(s) | Charles Barry, Jr. |
| Groundbreaking | May 1861 |
| Completed | August 1862 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 73 feet (22 m) |
| Width | 23 feet (7.0 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Kirkdale w Harome Nunnington and Pcokley |
| Deanery | Northern Ryedale |
| Archdeaconry | Cleveland |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
St Saviour's Church in Harome, North Yorkshire, is a special old building. It is a Grade II listed church, which means it's recognized as an important historical building. This church is part of the Church of England.
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Building History and Design
How the Church Was Built
Work on St Saviour's Church started in May 1861. It was built where an older building used to stand. The church was finished in August 1862. A wealthy family, the Feversham Estate, helped pay for it.
The architect who designed the church was Charles Barry, Jr.. His father was a very famous architect who designed the Houses of Parliament in London. The church was first furnished by William Duncombe. He was a Member of Parliament for North Riding of Yorkshire from 1859 to 1867. William Barton of Helmsley was the main builder.
Materials Used
The church was built using strong, rough-cut stone. The corners and decorative lines were made with smoother, cut stone. All the stone came from Baron Feversham's own land in Bilsdale.
Special Features Inside
The church has beautiful stained-glass windows made by Hardman & Co.. The large window at the east end, installed in 1862, shows important Bible stories. These include the Annunciation, the Ascension, and the Baptism of Jesus. More recently, a special Millennium Cross was added. It was made by a local artist. Before 1863, Harome was part of the larger church area of Helmsley.
Church Community
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St Saviour's Church is part of a group of churches that work together.
Churches in the Parish Group
St Saviour's Church shares its parish with several other churches:
- St Gregory's Minster, Kirkdale
- St Hilda's Church, Beadlam
- All Saints' Church, Nunnington
- St John the Baptist's Church, Pockley
The Church Organ
About the Organ
The church has a pipe organ. It was built by a company called Henry Jones and Sons. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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