All Saints Church, Selworthy

It is not so common for a Christian place of worship – which encompasses the whole of heaven – to be dedicated to “ALL SAINTS”. Usually it is one (or occasionally two) named saints who hold the patronage of a church – and thus usually also of the parish or town in which it is located.But to find the origin of such a dedication, one has to go far back in history, because the model for this practice of dedication to ALL SAINTS can be seen as a pagan custom, according to which there were already central temples in pre-Christian times that were dedicated to all deities (PANTHEON). The probably most famous Pantheon, formerly a pagan temple and now a Christian place of worship, is located in the Italian capital.

Also known as All Saints Church, this church is listed as a Grade I building by English Heritage. This incredible medieval church is located on the slopes of Selworthy Beacon, surrounded by stunning views. Although the body of the church dates mainly from the 15th century, there are some parts that are even older, like the west tower, which is from the 14th century.

The Church of All Saints, which sits on a hillside above Selworthy, Somerset, England, is a whitewashed 15th-century Church with a 14th-century tower. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.