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Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton

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Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton — Grade I listed church in Aston cum Aughton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK.

Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton, historic churches in East Midlands

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Kiveton Bridge · 3.1 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1150. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Aston cum Aughton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3621°, -1.2980°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of All Saints is a 12th-century parish church of Aston cum Aughton, located in the village of Aston in South Yorkshire, England. It is a Church of England church in the Diocese of Sheffield. The building was remodelled in the late 14th and 15th centuries, and the chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. The building is a Grade I listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of All Saints is a 12th-century parish church of Aston cum Aughton, located in the village of Aston in South Yorkshire, England. It is a Church of England church in the Diocese of Sheffield. The building was remodelled in the late 14th and 15th centuries, and the chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. The building is a Grade I listed building.

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Background

History

There was a church on this site at the time of the Domesday survey in 1086, but the current building was originally constructed in the late 12th century. The building was extensively remodelled in the late 14th and 15th centuries, and the chancel was rebuilt in the 19th century. A medieval stained glass window belonging to the Darcy family of Aston Hall, was recovered and installed in the church after a fire destroyed Aston Hall in 1767. The east window was designed by stained-glass window firm, Heaton, Butler and Bayne. The chancel was renovated in 1863, by Matthew Ellison Hadfield.

Description

The church, located in the village of Aston in South Yorkshire, was built in red sandstone and limestone ashlar, and has lead and Welsh slate roofs. The church contains elements of English Gothic and Perpendicular Gothic styles. The building layout consists of a nave, north and south aisles, a south porch, a chancel with a south chapel, and a west tower.

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Coordinates
53.3621, -1.2980
District
Rotherham
Parish
Aston cum Aughton
Postcode
S26 2EE
Parliamentary constituency
Rother Valley
Established
1150
Nearest railway station
Kiveton Bridge3.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton?
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S26 2EE), in the parish of Aston cum Aughton.
When was Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton built?
Built or established in 1150.
Is Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton a listed building?
Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton free to visit?
Yes, Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of All Saints, Aston cum Aughton?
The nearest railway station is Kiveton Bridge, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S26 2EE.