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  GENUKI: Castle Church
"Castle Church parish is a fertile district, in the East Division of Cuttlestone Hundred, on the south side of the River Sow, opposite to Stafford, comprising 3460 acres of fertile land, and 1484 souls, 12 in Burton, 1318 in Forebridge and 154 in Rickerscote.
The perpetual curacy is in the patronage of the Lord Chancellor, and incumbency of the Rev. Charles H Aitkens, MA.
St Paul's Church, Forebridge was built in 1844 for the chapelry district of Forebridge, and is a handsome cruciform structure, in the early decorated style, crowned by a fine statue of St Paul, and having a bell turret.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/STS/CastleChurch/index.html   (625 words)

  
 Convent of the Order of Christ - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The castle of Tomar was part of the defence system created by the Templars to secure the border of the young Christian Kingdom against the Moors, which at the time (mid-12th century) corresponded approximately to the Tagus river.
The romanesque round church of the castle (charola, rotunda) was built in the second half of the 12th century by the Knights Templar.
The general shape of the church is modelled after similar round structures in Jerusalem: the Mosque of Omar and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castle_of_Tomar   (1688 words)

  
 Wittenberg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
All Saints' Church, the Schlosskirche ("castle church"), to the doors of which Luther is said to have nailed his famous 95 theses in 1517, dates from 1439-1499.
Inside the church are the tombs of Luther and Philipp Melanchthon, and of the electors Frederick the Wise (by Peter Vischer the Elder, 1527) and John the Constant (by Hans Vischer), and portraits of the reformers by Lucas Cranach the younger.
It was the church for the Court and the University.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castle_Church   (1335 words)

  
 Huis ten Berghe Castle
The castle was built in the first half of the 13th century on a motte surrounded by a moat.
In 1426 the castle was burned and destroyed by the troops of Jacoba van Beieren.
In that year a graveyard was laid out around the church and the castle ruin, because the the people of Hillegersberg weren't allowed to bury their dead in the church anymore.
www.castles.nl /hill/hill.html   (356 words)

  
 Castle Church, Wittenberg - Picture - MSN Encarta
The late gothic Schlosskirche (Castle Church) is the most famous building in Wittenberg.
In 1517 Protestant reformer Martin Luther is said to have nailed his 95 theses on the door of the church, protesting the granting of indulgences by the Roman Catholic Church.
Both Luther and religious reformer Melancthon are buried inside the church.
encarta.msn.com /media_121619608_761570003_-1_1/Castle_Church_Wittenberg.html   (62 words)

  
 Rochester Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The part the castle at Rochester played during this siege is not certain, as the whole of the city was held by Odo and the rebels.
His castle at Rochester, like Richmond castle in Yorkshire, was one of the earliest stone castles built in England and the eventual cost of building came to about £60, slightly more than originally thought, but still good value considering what the land was worth to them each year.
The custody of the castle remained with the Archbishop of Canterbury throughout much of the twelfth century and evidence exists of both Thomas Becket and Hubert Walter, as incoming archbishops, successfully gaining control as was their right.
www.castles-abbeys.co.uk /Rochester-Castle.html   (4598 words)

  
 Sudeley Castle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The stone castle at Sudeley was mainly built in 1441 by Ralph Boteler, who had the castle confiscated by Edward IV.
Henry visited the castle in 1535 with his second queen, Anne Boleyn, but the castle had been unattended for sometime at that point.
Her grave was rediscovered in 1782 after the Castle and Chapel had been left in ruins by the English Civil War in the mid-17th century.
tudorhistory.org /castles/sudeley   (474 words)

  
 Castle, Church and City
Later, when gunpowder was invented castles became useless for defence because artillery could blow down the walls of even the strongest castle.
Latin was the main language of the church and of international diplomacy.
Church architecture of the middle ages was called Gothic.
www.patricianacademy.com /3B/Castle.htm   (1655 words)

  
 Pilgrim Tours   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The Castle and All Saints Church were built by Frederick the Wise between 1490 and 1511.
In 1892 one of the castle towers was remodeled and made into the spire of the church.
The Castle Church was known both for its artistic interior and for Frederick the Wise's unique collection of relics.
www.pilgrimtours.com /church_history/bios/castle_church.htm   (210 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The castle, was fortified and enlarged later in 1570 and in the first quarter of 17 th century.
Berezhany castle reflects those great changes which took place in castle architecture in the middle of 16 th century, namely the transition of the castles from military defense buildings into residential defense buildings.
The castle later in 1570 and in the first quarter of 17th century was fortified and enlarged.
www.castles.org /castles/Europe/Eastern_Europe/Ukraine/Berezhany.htm   (2482 words)

  
 Church Ghost - Castle of Spirits.com Ghost Story
The easiest way to get to the Dairy Queen is to walk to the street that the church's front faces, walk through the parking lot and through the field to the main street and then across the shopping center's parking lot.
The backside of the church faces the field, but there is an entrance there.
The church has glass doors that lead into a small lobby and then more glass doors that lead into the church.
www.castleofspirits.com /stories01/church.html   (1771 words)

  
 Prague Castle Travel Information - Tourist Accommodation in Prague - Hotels in Prague - Prague Apartment Rentals
From the 10th century Prague Castle was not only the seat of the head of state, the princes and later kings, but also of the highest representative of church, the Prague bishop.
The basilica of St. Vitus, built on the site of the original rotunda, was the main castle church since the 11th century, where the relics of the patron saints of the land were kept: SS.
And from the 10th century the convent of the Prague church was animportant educational and cultural institution.
www.pragueholiday.cz /prague-castle.php   (1064 words)

  
 Corfe - There's More to Corfe than just a Castle !
The parish church is on the opposite side of the square from the castle.
Corfe Castle Church is dedicated to King Edward who was killed in 978, reputedly on the orders of his "wicked" stepmother.
In the 13th century a large church was built for a congregation of artisans, workers and retainers connected with the castle as well as the inhabitants of a town sufficiently large and flourishing to have two members of parliament.
www.corfe-castle.co.uk /church.asp   (259 words)

  
 Kington Castle
Its dimensions were roughly 7 metres square and as these are approximately the dimensions of the present church tower it seems likely that the ruins of the keep, after having been destroyed by King John in 1216, were carted across the little valley between the castle and church, and used to re construct this tower.
The castle bailey seems never to have progressed beyond the palisade stage, which is not surprising considering the precipitous drop that surrounded the castle on all sides.
In 1195 Kington was probably one of the royal castles used as a base for the general assault on the territories of the Lord Rhys which saw the recapture of the Radnorshire castles of New Radnor, Cymaron, Bleddfa, Colwyn and Painscastle.
www.castlewales.com /kington.html   (1301 words)

  
 Dunsany - Family, Castle and Estate   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Dunsany Castle and Demesne are situated in the townland of Dunsany (Dun Samhnaigh or Dun Samhna), between the historic town of Trim, with Ireland's largest castle (King John's Castle or simply Trim Castle, a former Dunsany holding) and the large village of Dunshaughlin on one of the country's main routes, in County Meath.
The Castle was established as a towered fortification of the Norman Pale (an area of strong Norman/ English control in the east of Ireland, established shortly after Strongbow's invasion) in the period 1180 - 1200; construction is believed to have begun in 1180/1181.
The Castle was built for a key Norman warlord, Hugh de Lacy, whose chief seat was at Trim (Trim Castle has been made available for viewing having passed from Lord Dunsany to the State some years back and undergone several million pounds worth of work; details of the site including access are here).
www.dunsany.net /castle1.htm   (1232 words)

  
 Castles and Churches - Castle Quest
It's also worth considering that 'the church' and 'chapel' are quite different things (even before the Wesleyan movement took over the 'chapel' terminology to refer to their own places of worship).
Presumably if the new owner was in conflict with the church (ie he wanted the same site as the church for his castle) he could simply have taken it and given the church an alternative place.
The churches in many cases are very old or stand on the fundaments of older churches.
www.castlesontheweb.com /quest/Forum12/HTML/000461.html   (571 words)

  
 About Us
The New Castle Church mothered the new church until it was able to be self-supporting.
The church voted to call the Rev. Jay Baines to be its next pastor on November 15, 1992.
The purpose of this church is to carry out the great commission of Christ, to administer the ordinances of the New Testament, and to edify the saints of God through the operating and teaching of the Word of God (Matthew 28:19, 20).
home1.gte.net /vze2rbke/id1.html   (890 words)

  
 Cotch dot net - castle park   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Castle Park is a small park in central Bristol between the harbour and the main shopping area andamp; CBD.
It exists because a string of World War II bombs destroyed everything on the site, including the church (the castle was actually destroyed in 1650).
The church on the left in the park is St Peter's church, one of the two ruins.
www.cotch.net /Castle_Park   (266 words)

  
 Rushbury Castle Church Stretton Shropshire England English
Rushbury Castle is a large low earthwork motte and bailey fortress.
The motte is surrounded by a dry ditch and the bailey retains part of its rampart and ditch.
Rushbury Castle is located in the village centre, at the junction of Rushbury Road.
www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_midlands/138/rushburycastle.htm   (89 words)

  
 Collected Records of Indian Castle Church
An association between the Mohawk Indians, and the Anglican Church was formed in the first decade of the 18th century, when Society for the Propagation of the Gospel missionaries would occasionally brave the wilderness to preach at the lower Mohawk castle.
The church is presently open to the public as an historic site, and it is maintained by the Indian Castle Church Restoration and Preservation Society, a nonprofit, Board of Regents-chartered organization.
This fine distinction may indicate an important difference; for while the early church was aligned with the points of the compass, the rebuilt church seems to have been oriented with the main road.
www.threerivershms.com /ICrecords.htm   (2818 words)

  
 Kilpeck Church and Castle
The castle was rebuilt in the Norman fashion by William fitz Norman and it continued to serve the same purpose.
The castle remained in the hands of the Earls or Ormond until the 5th Earl lost his head and his castles following the battle of Towton Moor, in 1442.
By the time of the Civil War, 1641-49, the castle was in the hands of Sir Walter Pye who garrisoned the stronghold on the side of the King.
www.herefordwebpages.co.uk /kilpeck.shtml   (1677 words)

  
 St Cuthbert's Church Castle Vale, Birmingham
The Parish of Castle Vale is part of the Diocese of Birmingham in the Church of England.
Our church building has two halls that are used by various different organisations for a variety of activities.
Castle Vale was originally a Royal Air Force base where the 605 Squadron began its life.
stcuthbertsb35.org.uk   (189 words)

  
 "Castle, Church and Cat" by clysm   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
she was describing an adventure that I was having, exploring a dark maze-like castle made of blue brick.
I was still at church, and late for a class that I was supposed to be teaching.
A friend of mine was there at the church, I'm not sure who, and went into my class to let them know I'd be late.
www.autofish.net /clysm/dreams/dream_castlechurchandcat.html   (638 words)

  
 Caerau Castle Ringwork   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The sadly ruined and vandalized 13th-century church of St Mary stands forlornly nearby, its graveyard desecrated.
It is possible that the graveyard covers the area of the castle's bailey.
"The medieval church of St Mary stands on an Iron Age hill fort overlooking the ancient village of Caerau and the post-war housing estate of Ely.
www.castlewales.com /caerau.html   (269 words)

  
 St.Paul's Castle Hill: St.Paul's Castle Hill   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Situated in the Hills District in the north-west of Sydney, the parish includes St. Paul's, Castle Hill and Emmanuel Church, Glenhaven.
As a church, we are passionate about transforming all people into fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
To accomplish this mission we have a multi-faceted ministry at Castle Hill and Glenhaven.
www.stpaulscastlehill.org.au   (230 words)

  
 Elim Church Weoley Castle - Home
We are a lively evangelical and pentecostal church.
We are a multi-cultural, all ages, family of God through personal faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour; and our aim is to live according to the New Testament pattern of church.
Visitors are very welcome, whether they are committed Christians, new in faith, or "just looking", and we are delighted to help folk find answers to their questions concerning life, faith and the Bible.
www.elimchurchweoleycastle.org   (301 words)

  
 Church of Christ at Pine Castle Youth Summer Camp   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Church of Christ at Pine Castle Youth Summer Camp
Every summer the Pine Castle Youth attend a week at the Central Florida Bible Camp.
Five souls were added to the church and countless souls were brought closer to Christ.
www.pinecastlechurch.com /cfbc_youth.html   (77 words)

  
 Castle Rock Shuri-Ryu Karate - FAQS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
We ask that the students and their families consider making a donation each month to the Ghana Missions Fund of the Castle Rock church of Christ, which will be used for missionary and benevolence purposes in Ghana, West Africa.
We do not suggest any amount; the average in 2004 was $35 per month (per student) but this is not mandatory.
Castle Rock Shuri-Ryu Karate provides karate training to children and adults at no charge.
www.castlerockshuri-ryu.org /faqs   (164 words)

  
 Stafford Town - St Mary's Castle Church
It is often confused with the other St Mary's Church in the town so most people drop the real name and use "Castle Church" instead.
There's an old looking sun dial on the south wall of the tower with a date carved into the wall of 1624 and the church yard is full of old grave stones, some of which are very interesting.
This is the headstone of W.G.Bagnall, Born 19th Jan 1852, Died 19th July 1907,whose factory W.G.Bagnall, Castle Engine Works, in Castle Town, Stafford, was world renown for steam locomotives.
www.staffordtown.co.uk /smcc.html   (203 words)

  
 Castle Christian Church - Taste and see that the Lord is good. - Psalm 34:8
Castle Christian Church - Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Castle Christian Church is a group of believers based in the Forsyth County, Georgia area.
While throwing grammar to the wind, this title, borrowed from a Talking Heads lyric, accurately describes comparisons between the Church in 21st century America and the churches God spoke to in the second and third chapters of Revelation.
www.castlechristian.com   (263 words)

  
 UPC of New Castle
The United Pentecostal Church family is built on the foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We are committed to preserving the unity of the church through love, prayer and Christian fellowship.
The United Pentecostal Church of New Castle is reaching like never before to impact a lost world.
www.angelfire.com /in/IAM   (304 words)

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