All Saints' Church, Cotgrave facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Cotgrave |
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All Saints’ Church, Cotgrave
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| 52°54′42″N 1°02′37″W / 52.9117°N 1.0436°W | |
| Location | Cotgrave |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Cotgrave |
| Deanery | East Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints’ Church in Cotgrave is a really old and important church. It's part of the Church of England and is so special that it's listed as a Grade I building. This means it's protected because of its history and beauty. It belongs to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
History of All Saints’ Church
This church has been around for a very long time, since the 12th century (the 1100s)! Imagine all the history it has seen. It was given a big makeover between 1877 and 1878 by architects Robert Evans and William Jolley to keep it looking great. Sadly, in 1996, there was a fire that caused a lot of damage, but thankfully, the church was carefully repaired and brought back to life.
The Plague Stone
During a serious illness called the plague in 1637, the church became a safe place. People used it to store food for the village. To keep everyone safe, money for goods was disinfected. It was passed through a special hollowed-out stone filled with vinegar. This stone is still in the church today, a cool reminder of its past!
Church Bells
The church has a set of eight bells that make beautiful music. Most of these bells were made by a famous company called John Taylor & Co. A group of bell ringers practices regularly, usually on Fridays and Sundays.
The Church Clock
A brand new clock was put in the church in 1865 by a clockmaker named Reuben Bosworth. This clock was very impressive for its time. It was built to run for eight days on its own. The clock's inner workings were huge, about 5 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 4.5 feet tall!
The clock had large brass wheels and a pendulum that was about 10.5 feet long. It also had two very heavy weights, each weighing about 560 pounds! The clock had a large dial, 5 feet across, and it used the church bells to chime and strike the hours. The whole clock cost £135, which was a lot of money back then, and people in the village helped pay for it.
The clock has been looked after over the years. In 1977, it was restored by John Smith and Sons of Derby. They added electric power to help it chime and strike, and it could wind itself automatically. In 2006, the clock was restored again, and its face was repainted and gilded in 2007, making it shine once more.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Cotgrave
