All Saints' Church, South Leverton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, South Leverton
All Saints’ Church, South Leverton
53°19′16″N 00°49′32″W / 53.32111°N 0.82556°W / 53.32111; -0.82556
OS grid reference	SK 78339 81106
Location	South Leverton
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	All Saints
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish	South Leverton
Deanery	Bassetlaw and Bawtry
Archdeaconry	Newark
Diocese	Southwell and Nottingham

All Saints’ Church in South Leverton is a very old and special church. It is located in the small village of South Leverton in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is so important that it has a special historical status called "Grade II* listed". This means it is considered a building of more than special interest. It is protected to make sure it stays standing for many years to come.

History of the Church

How Old Is All Saints' Church?

The history of All Saints’ Church goes back a very long time. It was first built in the 12th century. That means it is over 800 years old! Imagine all the history this building has seen.

Who Helped Fix the Church?

Over the centuries, parts of the church have been repaired and updated. The chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, was restored in 1868. A famous architect named Ewan Christian helped with this work. Later, in 1897, the rest of the church was also restored. This work was done by C. Scholefield. These restorations helped keep the old church in good condition.

Working Together with Other Churches

All Saints’ Church in South Leverton is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with many other churches in the area. They share resources and support each other. Here are some of the churches it works with:

• St. Nicholas' Church, Askham
• All Saints' Church, Babworth
• St Martin's Church, Bole
• Our Lady and St Peter's Church, Bothamsall
• St John the Baptist Church, Clarborough
• All Saints' Church, Eaton
• St Giles' Church, Elkesley
• St Peter's Church, Gamston
• St. Helen's Church, Grove
• St Peter's Church, Hayton
• St Martin's Church, North Leverton
• St Peter and St Paul's Church, North Wheatley
• All Hallows' Church, Ordsall
• St Martin's Church, Ranby
• St Saviour's Church Retford
• St Swithun's Church, East Retford
• St Michael the Archangel's Church, Retford
• St Peter and St Paul's Church, Sturton-le-Steeple
• St Bartholomew's Church, Sutton-cum-Lound
• St Paul's Church, West Drayton

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