All Saints' Church, Elston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Elston |
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All Saints' Church, Elston
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| 53°1′22.93″N 0°52′16.96″W / 53.0230361°N 0.8713778°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 75882 47982 |
| Location | Elston |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints' |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Elston |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Elston, England, is a very old and special building. It's a Church of England parish church that has been around for centuries. The church is officially recognized as a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's an important historical site that needs to be protected because of its unique design and long history.
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History of the Church Building
The first parts of All Saints' Church were built a very long time ago, in the 13th century. That means it was standing even before the 1300s! Over the years, the church has been cared for and updated.
Restoration Work
- In 1837, the church underwent a big "restoration." This means parts of it were fixed up and made to look new again.
- Later, in 1856, the "chancel" (the area near the altar) was also restored.
- At the same time, the "vestry" (a room used by the clergy) was completely rebuilt.
Remembering People: Memorials
Inside the church, you can find many special memorials. These are like plaques or stones that help remember people who were important to the church or the local community. Many of these memorials are for members of the Darwin family.
Notable Memorials
Some of the people remembered with memorials include:
- Rev. John Darwin, who passed away in 1805. His memorial was made by an artist named Wallis from Newark.
- Will Darwin, remembered from 1760.
- George Chapell, from 1766.
- George Lascelles, from 1616, whose memorial is near the tower arch.
- Several other members of the Darwin family, like William Alvey Darwin (1783), Jane Darwin (1835), Robert Darwin (1754), and Robert Waring Darwin (1816).
- There is also a special statue, called a "bust," of Erasmus Darwin. It sits on a marble stand to the left of the altar.
The Church Organ
All Saints' Church has a beautiful organ, which is a large musical instrument. This organ was built in 1872 by a company called Bishop and Starr. If you're interested in learning more about it, you can find details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register is like a big list that keeps track of organs all over the country.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Elston
