All Saints' Church, Granby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Granby |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/all-saints-granby/ |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Parish | Granby, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church in Granby is an old and important church located in Granby, Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church building is very special because it is listed as a Grade I listed building. This means it has outstanding architectural or historical importance. It's like a super important historical landmark!
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History of All Saints' Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Some parts of it are even from the 12th century, which is over 800 years ago! Around the year 1777, the church was made a bit smaller. Its tall tower also got some repairs at that time.
Changes Over Time
The chancel is the part of the church near the altar. It used to have a special east window made of terracotta. This was later replaced with a stone window during a big repair project in 1888. You can still find pieces of the old window, including two incomplete heads, inside the chancel today.
In 1958, a new porch was added to the south side of the church. Inside this porch, there is a beautifully carved doorway. This doorway was made in the 13th century, showing the Early English Period style of architecture.
What is a Parish Church?
All Saints' Church, Granby, is part of a group of churches called the Wiverton group of parishes. A "parish" is like a local area that a church serves. These churches work together.
Churches in the Wiverton Group
The Wiverton group includes several other churches nearby:
- St Andrew's Church, Langar
- St Giles's Church, Cropwell Bishop
- Holy Trinity Church, Tythby
- St John's Church, Colston Bassett
- St Mary's Church, Barnstone (This church is not currently being used for services.)
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Elton on the Hill
Services are usually held at All Saints' Church in Granby about once a month. Right now, the church is looking for a new priest to lead the services.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Granby, Nottinghamshire
External sources
- If you want to learn more about the church and its history, you can find a detailed story here: Retrieved 5 January 2016.
