All Saints Church - Barwick In Elmet, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 49.891 W 001° 23.568
30U E 605771 N 5965974
It is believed that there has been a church on this site as far back as Saxon times, but parts of this church do date back to the 14th Century.
Waymark Code: WM13GJM
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/10/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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"Welcome to All saints’ Church, Barwick in Elmet. We have tried to give you a flavour of life at this church but you will need to come along and meet us to fill in the gaps. We are situated at the junction of Potterton lane and Aberford Road.

Ours is a traditional church enjoying good links with the church school." link

"All Saints' Church in Barwick-in-Elmet, West Yorkshire, England is an active Anglican parish church in the archdeaconry of Leeds and the Diocese of Leeds.

History

The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is of 14th century origin and the aisles and tower of 15th century. In the early 19th century a vestry was added; while from 1844–55 the church was restored by developer G. Fowler Jones of York to designs by architect Sir G. Gilbert Scott. In 1869 new parapets and pinnacles were added. The church was Grade II* listed on 22 July 1986.

Architectural Style

Exterior
The church has Anglo-Saxon and Norman remains. The chancel is the oldest remaining part being of 14th century origin. There is a south porch of 16th century origin. The church is of a perpendicular style; the tower of two stages with a large red clock face and a two light belfry window. The West face has a sculpture of the churches benefactor Sir Henry Vavasour. The church is situated on ground raised from the road which is lawned and accommodated a small cemetery.

Interior
The church has a Georgian era hexagonal oak pulpit. There is a carved reading desk, 19th century pews and various stone monuments. There are several stained glass windows, the east window of north aisle (1858) is dedicated to the Gascoigne family with heraldic symbols and knights set in while the chancel has a Norman window with deeply splayed sides. The chancel and nave have a 19th-century hammer-beamed roof.[

Parish

The church is the larger of two churches in the Parish of Barwick and Elmet and Scholes; the other church being St. Philip's at Scholes." link
Active Church: Yes

School on property: No

Service Times: 8am said Holy Communion, 1st Sunday at 10am, “Altogether@10” all-age service of the Word. 2nd Sunday at 11am, Choral Holy Communion. 3rd Sunday at 10am, All-age Holy Communion 4th Sunday at 11am, Choral Holy Communion. Every Wednesday at 11am eithe

Website: [Web Link]

Date Built: Not listed

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