St Chad's Church, Farndon, Gothic church in Farndon, England
Description
St Chad's Church is a red sandstone structure with a prominent tower dating to the 14th century and contains eight bells cast in 1841. The building features English Gothic style with characteristic pointed arches and intricate stonework throughout.
History
The building suffered substantial damage during the English Civil War in 1643 when Parliamentarian troops used it as a military barracks against Royalist forces. The scars of this conflict remain visible in its architecture and shape its place in local history.
Culture
The Barnston chapel displays a window from 1662 showing Cheshire Royalists and holds memorials to the prominent Barnston family who shaped the area's history. The space tells the story of local gentry through its art and monuments.
Practical
The church is open Monday through Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, with separate times for Sunday services. The churchyard is accessible year-round and allows time to explore the gravestones and surrounding grounds.
Did you know?
The churchyard contains two Grade II listed table tombs from the early 18th century with carved hourglasses and skulls adorning their surfaces. These stone monuments are rare examples of the symbolic imagery used to represent the passage of time and human mortality.
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