All Saints' Church, Harby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Harby |
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All Saints' Church, Harby
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| 53°13′27.80″N 0°41′9.76″W / 53.2243889°N 0.6860444°W | |
| Location | Harby, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Consecrated | 2 August 1877 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | John Thomas Lee |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Langford |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Harby, Nottinghamshire is a really old and important building. It's listed as a Grade II listed building, which means it's special and protected because of its history and architecture. It's a Church of England church, serving the local community in Harby.
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A Look at History
Early Beginnings
The story of a church in Harby goes way back! In 1294, King Edward I helped set up a special chapel here. He did this after his wife, Queen Eleanor, passed away. This chapel was called a "chantry chapel." It was a place where prayers were said for the souls of people who had died.
Later, during a time called the Reformation, many chapels like this were closed down. The church in Harby then became a "chapel of ease." This meant it was a smaller church that helped people in the area attend services, as the main church was further away in North Clifton.
Building a New Church
By the mid-1800s, the old church building was in bad shape. It needed a lot of repairs! So, a new church was planned. John Thomas Lee, an architect from London, was chosen to design it.
Building work started in 1874. The new church was officially opened and blessed on August 2, 1877. After the new church was ready, the old one was taken down. Some parts from the old church were even used again in the new building, which is a cool way to keep history alive!
Keeping the Church Strong
Over the years, the church has been looked after. In 1963, the wooden tiles on the spire (the tall, pointy part of the church roof) were replaced. They used strong Canadian cedar wood for this.
More recently, in January 2010, work began to fix up the roofs. They added insulation to keep the church warm and new tiles to protect it from the weather. This helps make sure the church stays in good condition for many more years.
Part of a Bigger Family
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches in the area. These churches work together to serve their communities. Some of the other churches in this group include:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
- St Giles' Church, Holme
- St Cecilia's Church, Girton
- St George the Martyr's Church, North & South Clifton
- All Saints' Church, Collingham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham
- St Helena's Church, South Scarle
- Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
- St Helen's Church, Thorney
- All Saints' Church, Winthorpe
See also
- Listed buildings in Harby, Nottinghamshire
