St Andrew's Church, Bolton upon Dearne, Barnsley.
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N 53° 31.061 W 001° 18.848
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St Andrew the Apostle Church. An old church with parts dating back to saxon times.
Waymark Code: WMDMX3
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/02/2012
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Parts of the church, the Saxon nave, date back to 1200. Chancel and north aisle c1400, tower c1600, north chapel and vestry c1900. The windows are clear glass. Original stained glass believed to have been destroyed during the reformation. One of the doorways which is now blocked up was originally left open during baptisms to allow the devil to leave. Churchyard contains many old graves but is now not used for burials.
Tower houses three bells of which only one is now used due to safety factors. Also there are two clock faces, the clock dating from 1902 to commemmorate the coronation of King Edward the VII.
Building is Grade I listed.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1200
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Anglican
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
High Street
Bolton upon Dearne
Barnsley, South Yorkshire UK
S63 8LH
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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