All Saints' Church, Babworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Babworth |
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All Saints' Church, Babworth
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| 53°19′12.81″N 0°58′15.75″W / 53.3202250°N 0.9710417°W | |
| Location | Babworth |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints' |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 (Recast 1950s) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Babworth |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church in Babworth, Nottinghamshire, is a very old and important church. It is a "Grade I listed" building, which means it's recognized for its special history and architecture. It belongs to the Church of England.
History of All Saints' Church
This church was built a long, long time ago, in the 15th century (that's the 1400s!). It has been carefully restored a couple of times, in 1860 and 1878. It's not a huge building, but it has a tall tower with six bells and a clock. Inside, you'll find a main area called the nave, and a special part near the altar called the chancel.
Most of the church building is from the 1400s. You can also see memorials from the 1700s and beautiful stained glass windows from the 1800s, made by an artist named Charles Eamer Kempe. The furniture in the chancel and sanctuary (the holiest part) was made by Robert (Mousey) Thompson. He was famous for carving tiny mice into all his wooden pieces!
In early spring, the church grounds become a stunning sight. They are covered in a beautiful display of snowdrops, which visitors are welcome to come and see.
A writer named Piercy described the church as "a small but handsome structure of stone." He noted its good location on a hill. He also mentioned the tower with its bells and clock. The church has a main hall (nave) and a chancel, which look similar in their windows and height. It also has a side aisle and a porch. Piercy thought the church looked charming with its old trees and ivy-covered tower.
Richard Clyfton became the rector (the main priest) of All Saints' on July 11, 1586. He later lost his job on June 7, 1605. After this, he joined a group called the Separatist Scrooby Congregation. This group believed in separating from the Church of England. Richard Clyfton then moved to Amsterdam. He is well-known for his connection to the Pilgrims. These were the early settlers who traveled to America and founded the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts, USA. There's even a street named after him in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Group of Churches
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group includes:
- All Saints, Babworth
- St Martin's, Ranby
- St John's, Scofton with Osberton
Clergy
The current Team Vicar (a type of priest who works with a team of churches) is The Rev Dr M Vasey-Saunders. Many other important clergy members have served at All Saints' Church over the years.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Babworth
