All Saints' Church, Eaton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Eaton |
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All Saints' Church, Eaton
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| 53°17′37.87″N 0°56′10.3″W / 53.2938528°N 0.936194°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 71021 77970 |
| Location | Eaton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.achurchnearyou.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints' |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | G Shaw |
| Completed | 1860 |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 1 (Chiming Bell) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Eaton & Gamston |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church is a beautiful old church located in Eaton, Nottinghamshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a special building. This is because it's listed as Grade II listed, which means it's an important historical building that needs to be protected.
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History of All Saints' Church
The church you see today was mostly rebuilt in 1860. It was designed by an architect named G. Shaw from Manchester. The building materials used were from a place called Steetley.
Even though most of the church is from 1860, there's a very old part inside! In the south wall of the chancel (the area near the altar), you can find a special stone basin called a piscina. This piscina dates all the way back to the 15th century. A piscina was used to wash the sacred vessels after church services.
The Church Organ
Inside All Saints' Church, there is a small but lovely pipe organ. This organ has four different sounds, or "stops," that can be played. Organs are musical instruments that use air flowing through pipes to make sound.
The Church Bell
The church has one bell. It is hung in a special small tower on the roof called a bell cote. This bell is used for swing chiming, which means it swings back and forth to make its sound.
A Group of Churches
All Saints' Church in Eaton is part of a group of churches called the Elkesley Group. This group works together and shares resources. The churches in this group are:
- All Saints', Eaton
- St Peter, Gamston
- St Paul, West Drayton
- St Giles, Elkesley
- Our Lady & St Peter, Bothamsall
For a time, this group of churches was looked after by a special helper called a Lay Worker. This person started their work at St Giles' Church in Elkesley on Thursday, February 5, 2015.
See also
- Listed buildings in Eaton, Nottinghamshire
