All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent |
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All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent
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| 53°11′3.4″N 0°48′10.9″W / 53.184278°N 0.803028°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 80067 65949 |
| Location | Sutton-on-Trent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints' |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Sutton-on-Trent |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Sutton-on-Trent is a very old and important church. It's part of the Church of England and is located in the village of Sutton-on-Trent. This church is so special that it's been given a "Grade I listed" status, which means it's considered a building of great historical and architectural importance.
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History of the Church Building
From Saxon Times to Norman Design
The story of All Saints' Church goes way back! A church was first mentioned here in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record everything in England.
The original Saxon church was later replaced by the building you see today. This current church was built by the Normans, who were people from Normandy, France, who conquered England in 1066.
Old Foundations and New Additions
The church's tower still has parts from the Saxon period at its base. You can also see special Norman "herringbone work" in the tower, which is a pattern made with stones laid like fish bones. The upper parts of the tower were added later, in the 13th and early 14th centuries.
Around 1525, a special part of the church called the Mering Chapel was built. The church is dedicated to "All Saints," which means it honors all the saints in Christianity.
Repairs and Restorations Over Time
The church has been looked after and repaired many times over the centuries. It was repaired in 1848 and again between 1902 and 1903. During these times, the churchyard was also tidied up, and the gravestones were moved to the edges.
The tower was rebuilt during the 1902-1903 renovations. It was then restored again in 1932 by an architect named William Weir. More work was done on the tower between 1956 and 1968 to keep it strong.
Part of a Larger Church Family
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches that work together. These include:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a beautiful organ. This organ was built in 1911 by a company called Henry Speechly. If you are interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many pipe organs across the country.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Sutton-on-Trent
