All Saints' Church, Strelley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Strelley |
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All Saints' Church, Strelley
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| 52°58′26.89″N 1°14′48.27″W / 52.9741361°N 1.2467417°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 50650 42090 |
| Location | Strelley, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints' |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Strelley |
| Deanery | Nottingham North |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church, Strelley, is a historic church located in the village of Strelley, in Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a very important building. This means it has a special status called Grade I listed, which helps protect its history and unique features.
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A Look at the Church's History
This church is very old, with parts of it dating back to the 1200s. Imagine how many generations have walked through its doors!
Building and Changes Over Time
The church was largely rebuilt starting in 1356. A person named Samson de Strelley helped with this important work. Later, in the 1400s, an upper section with windows, called a clerestory, was added. This helped bring more light into the church.
Over the years, the church needed repairs and updates. It was restored between 1855 and 1856 by an architect named George Gordon Place. Another restoration happened in 1895, led by Charles Hodgson Fowler. These restorations helped keep the old church in good condition.
The Church Clock
The clock you see in the church tower was put in place in 1868. It was built by a clockmaker named Reuben Bosworth.
What is a Parish Church?
All Saints' Church is a "parish church." This means it serves a local area, or "parish," where people live. It's a place for the community to gather for worship and other events.
Strelley's Combined Parish
All Saints' Church in Strelley is part of a larger group of churches. It shares its parish with two other churches:
- St John the Baptist's Church, Bilborough
- St Martin of Tours’ Church, Bilborough
Important Memorials and Tombs
The church is famous for its many old monuments and memorials. These are like special markers or sculptures that remember people who lived long ago. They often show how important these people were in their time.
Some of the notable memorials include:
- A large stone tomb, called an alabaster chest tomb, for Sir Samson de Strelley and his wife, from around 1400.
- A flat stone slab on the floor for John de Strelley, from 1421.
- A brass plaque for Sir Robert Strelley and his wife Isabel, from 1487.
- Another alabaster chest tomb for John de Strelley and his wife Sanchia, from 1501.
- Memorials for other members of the Strelley family, like Sir Nicholas de Strelley, from 1560.
- There are also memorials for other local people, such as Ralph Edge (1684), William Taylor (1696 and 1699), Valentine Taylor (1696), and William Goodday (1788), who was a rector (a type of priest) at the church.
