All Saints' Church, Collingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Collingham |
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All Saints' Church, Collingham
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| 53°8′55.32″N 0°45′42.92″W / 53.1487000°N 0.7619222°W | |
| Location | Collingham, Nottinghamshire |
| 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 | Collingham |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Collingham is a very old and important church. It's located in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire, England. This church is so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in the country. It belongs to the Church of England.
History of the Church
This church has a long history! It was first built way back in the 1100s, which is the 12th century. Imagine how many people have visited it over hundreds of years.
The church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. These churches work together to serve their communities.
The Church Clock
Have you ever wondered how people told time before smartphones? Churches often had big clocks! In 1867, All Saints' Church got a brand new clock. It was a special "turret clock" made by Reuben Bosworth from Nottingham.
This clock was designed to chime every hour and every quarter-hour. A message on the clock said it was a gift from Mrs. Lesiter. She was the wife of the church's former vicar, Reverend Charles Lesiter. It was a thoughtful way to remember him.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Collingham, Nottinghamshire
