All Saints' Church, West Markham facts for kids
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All Saints' Church
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| 53°14′43.92″N 0°55′15.54″W / 53.2455333°N 0.9209833°W | |
| Location | West Markham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.tuxfordchurches.co.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 1 (Half Wheel) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Markham Clinton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church in West Markham, Nottinghamshire, is a very old and important church. It's part of the Church of England and is so special that it's listed as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered to be of exceptional historical interest!
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A Look at All Saints' Church History
This church was first built way back in the 1100s! That's almost 900 years ago. Over the years, it has been looked after and fixed up. It had repairs in 1872 and was fully restored between 1930 and 1945.
All Saints' Church is one of several churches in the area. It shares its parish with two other churches:
Sometimes, people might get it mixed up with Milton Mausoleum. That building is also sometimes called All Saints' Church, West Markham, but they are different places.
Church Features
The Organ
Inside the church, you'll find an organ. This musical instrument was made in 1860 by a company called Bevington and Sons.
The Bell
The church has one bell. It is rung using a method called "swing chiming," where the bell swings back and forth. It hangs on what's called a "half wheel."
Important Burials
All Saints' Church is the resting place of Henry Pelham-Clinton, 4th Duke of Newcastle. He was a very important person in the area.
After his wife passed away in 1822, the 4th Duke built a new church and a special burial place called a mausoleum in Milton, Nottinghamshire. This new building was finished in 1833. For a while, it took over from All Saints' as the main church for the area.
However, in 1949, after All Saints' Church was restored, it became the parish church once more. The Milton Mausoleum was later looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust starting in 1972.
The Tuxford Group of Churches
All Saints' Church in West Markham is part of a group of churches called the Tuxford Benefice. This group works together and includes:
- St Nicholas, Tuxford
- All Saints', West Markham
- All Saints', Weston
- St Matthew, Normanton on Trent
- St Wilfrid, Marnham
Who Leads the Church?
The main leader for this group of churches is called the Priest in Charge, who is currently Rev Wall. There is also a Curate, Rev Dunk, who helps out.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in West Markham
