All Saints' Church, Eaton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Eaton |
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All Saints' Church, Eaton
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| 53°17′37.87″N 0°56′10.3″W / 53.2938528°N 0.936194°W | |
| Location | Eaton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.achurchnearyou.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints' |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | G Shaw |
| Completed | 1860 |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 1 (Chiming Bell) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Eaton & Gamston |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church in Eaton, Nottinghamshire is a beautiful old church. It's part of the Church of England. This church is very special because it's a Grade II listed building. This means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected for the future.
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A Look Back at All Saints' Church
The church building you see today was mostly rebuilt in 1860. It was designed by an architect named G. Shaw from Manchester. The church was built using a type of stone called Steetley stone. Even though most of the church is from 1860, there's a really old part inside. In the south wall of the chancel (the area near the altar), you can find a stone basin called a piscina. This piscina is from the 15th century, which means it's over 500 years old! It was used for washing the sacred vessels during church services.
The Church Organ
Inside All Saints' Church, there is a small but lovely pipe organ. A pipe organ is a musical instrument that makes sound by pushing air through pipes. This organ has four different sounds, or "stops," which means it can play a variety of tunes.
The Church Bell
High up on the church, there's a special structure called a bell cote. This is where the church's only bell is kept. This bell is used for swing chiming, which means it swings back and forth to make its sound. It helps call people to worship and marks important times.
A Group of Churches Working Together
All Saints' Church is part of a bigger family of churches called the Elkesley Group. This group brings together several local churches to work together and support each other. It helps them share resources and serve their communities better.
Churches in the Elkesley Group
The churches that are part of this group are:
- All Saints', Eaton
- St Peter, Gamston
- St Paul, West Drayton
- St Giles, Elkesley
- Our Lady & St Peter, Bothamsall
In 2015, a special person called a Lay Worker joined the group. This person helps with church activities and supports the communities within the group.
See also
- Listed buildings in Eaton, Nottinghamshire
