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' |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 (Recast 1950s) |
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| Parish | Babworth |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church is a very old and important church located in Babworth, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It's a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered a special historical place. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of All Saints' Church
A Look Back in Time
All Saints' Church was built a very long time ago, in the 1400s! It has been repaired and updated a few times since then, in 1860 and 1878. It's not a huge church, but it has a tall tower with six bells and a clock.
Inside, you'll find beautiful stained glass windows made by an artist named Charles Eamer Kempe in the 1800s. There's also special furniture carved by Robert (Mousey) Thompson, who was famous for adding tiny mouse carvings to his work. Can you spot them?
Who Owned the Church?
For many centuries, the ownership of the church, including the right to choose its priest, changed hands several times. In the late 1200s, it belonged to Robert de Swillington. Later, it was given to a priory (a type of monastery) called Newstead Priory.
Newstead Priory kept the church until 1531. After that, it was sold to John Hercy. Over the years, other families owned it, including the Wortleys, before it was bought by John Simpson.
A Beautiful Place
People have always thought All Saints' Church is a lovely building. It's made of stone and sits on a small hill. The churchyard around it is very pretty, surrounded by old trees. In early spring, the church grounds are covered in a spectacular display of snowdrops, which visitors can enjoy.
Connection to the Pilgrims
One important person connected to All Saints' Church was Richard Clyfton. He was the priest here starting in 1586. However, he lost his job in 1605 because of his beliefs. He then joined a group called the Separatists, who wanted to separate from the Church of England.
Clyfton later moved to Amsterdam and is known for his connection with the Pilgrims. These were the early settlers who sailed to America on the Mayflower and founded the Plymouth Colony in what is now Massachusetts, USA. There's even a street named after him in Plymouth, Massachusetts!
Churches in the Babworth Group
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
Church Leaders
The current Team Vicar (a type of priest) at All Saints' Church is The Rev Dr M Vasey-Saunders. Many other important clergy members have served the church over the years.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Babworth
