All Saints' Church, Beckingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Beckingham |
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All Saints' Church, Beckingham
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| 53°24′13″N 0°49′47″W / 53.40361°N 0.82972°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 77900 90293 |
| Location | Beckingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 3 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Beckingham |
| Deanery | Bassetlow and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church, Beckingham is a very old and special church located in Beckingham, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Church of England parish church. This church is considered a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of All Saints' Church
A Look Back in Time
All Saints' Church has been standing for a very long time! It was first built way back in the 13th century. That means it's over 700 years old. Imagine all the history it has seen!
Restoring the Church Building
Over the centuries, buildings need care and repairs. In 1892, a famous architect named Ewan Christian helped restore the church. This means he worked to fix parts of it. He made sure it stayed strong and beautiful for many more years.
Part of a Bigger Church Family
All Saints' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with a few other churches in the area. They share resources and sometimes have joint events. The other churches in this group are:
- All Saints' Church, Misterton
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith
The Church Organ
Inside All Saints' Church, there is a wonderful musical instrument called an organ. This organ was built in 1847. It has been making music in the church for a very long time. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps track of organs all over the country.
More to Explore
If you're interested in learning more about old and important buildings, you might like to look at these pages:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Beckingham, Nottinghamshire
