All Saints Church, Bakewell, Medieval parish church in Bakewell, England.
All Saints Church is a parish building in Bakewell featuring a central tower, pointed arches, and a wide nave running through its center. The interior is lit by numerous stained glass windows and shows architectural details from different building periods.
The church traces its origins to 920, with the present structure incorporating Norman architecture from the 12th century. Later changes modified the building as needs and styles evolved over time.
The chancel holds alabaster memorials to important local families such as the Vernons and Manners, showcasing medieval carving skill. These monuments reflect the church's connection to prominent people in the area.
The building is open daily to visitors and offers guided tours along with access to exhibits showing early stone carving work. Most visitors spend about an hour exploring the interior and viewing the details.
Standing in the churchyard are two stone crosses from the 9th century, among England's oldest surviving Christian monuments. These Anglo-Saxon crosses show how people expressed their faith in the early medieval period.
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