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All Saints Church
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United Kingdom
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Parish church of all Saints, Denton, Cambridgeshire, England.
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About All Saints Church
Siuated in a little settlement called denton in cambridgeshire, England, is the abandoned All Saints church.It lies north-west of Huntingdon. It was rebuilt in the years 1629-71 and finally, abandoned in the early 1960s and is currently a ruin.
Some Lesser Known Facts About All Saints Church
- Hidden in the overgrowth of shrubbery, is the church that was constructed and substantially rebuilt in the years 1629-71.
- Even though the site has been in ruins since the 1960s, it is still listed as a Grade-II building, i.e, events are still held here sometimes.
- It consisted of a chancel, nave and a tower at the south-west corner and a north porch. The walls were of rubble with stone dressings, and the roofs were covered with stone slates and tiles.
- There were two bells in the tower. One of them dates back to the 16th century and has the initials ROS carved into it. The second bell is dated 1671 and was made by Tobias Norris III of the Stamford Bellfoundry. These bells have been removed and re-hung in St. Mary's in the nearby village of stilton.
- Neither are there any reports of paranormal activities, nor does it have a spooky environment. But the state of the site is quite compelling, with the structure choking with foliage and the ruined state of the building.
- The church, dedicated to the All Saints was constructed in 1665 by the Cottons. Though, the chancel and nave may have been rebuilt in the 14th century.
- There were close to 25 acres of Meadowlands and six ploughlands in Denton in the year 1086.
- All Saints day is celebrated annually on November 1 by the believers of the faith, Roman Catholic and other Christians of the faith. On this day, they honor all the saints of the church that have attained heaven.
- The building today is the result of repair and rebuilding over the years, by the antiquarian Sir Robert Bruce Cotton and then his grandson Sir John.
- The reason why this site is listed in the Grade II category of buildings is because of its connection with Sir Robert Bruce Cotton, and for it is an interesting architectural example of the early Stuart church building.
- There were two bells in the tower. One of them dates back to the 16th century and has the initials ROS carved into it. The second bell is dated 1671 and was made by Tobias Norris III of the Stamford Bellfoundry. These bells have been removed and re-hung in St. Mary's in the nearby village of stilton.
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