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All Saints' Church, Stanton-on-the-Wolds
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All Saints' Church, Stanton-on-the-Wolds
52°52′9.3″N 1°3′45.23″W / 52.869250°N 1.0625639°W / 52.869250; -1.0625639
OS grid reference SK 63202 30618
Location Stanton-on-the-Wolds
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication All Saints'
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Administration
Parish Stanton on the Wolds
Deanery East Bingham
Archdeaconry Nottingham
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

All Saints' Church in Stanton-on-the-Wolds is a very old and special church in England. It's a place where people have gathered for hundreds of years to worship and be part of their community. This church is so important that it's been given a special protection status called "Grade II listed". This means it's a building of historical interest that should be preserved. It belongs to the Church of England.

A Look Back in Time

This church is super old! It was first built way back in the 11th century. That means it's over 900 years old! Over time, the church has been carefully fixed up and improved. This happened in 1889 and again in 1952. These "restorations" helped keep the old building strong and beautiful.

Working Together

All Saints' Church doesn't work alone. It's part of a group of churches that share a priest and resources. This group is called a "benefice." The churches working together are:

Special Churchyard Features

The churchyard around All Saints' Church is also very important. Some of the old tombstones there are also "Grade II listed." This means they are historical monuments that need to be protected, just like the church building itself.

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