All Saints' Church, Misterton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Misterton |
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All Saints' Church, Misterton
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| 53°26′39.3″N 0°51′00.7″W / 53.444250°N 0.850194°W | |
| Location | Misterton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 3 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Beckingham |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church in Misterton, England, is a very old and important church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
This church has been around for a very long time! It was first built way back in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Imagine all the history it has seen.
Rebuilding and New Designs
Over the years, buildings often need repairs and updates. All Saints' Church was rebuilt between 1847 and 1848. This means parts of it were taken down and put back together, or new sections were added.
One special part of the church is the east window in the Holy Cross chapel. This window was designed by a famous artist named John Piper. It was made by his glassmaker, Patrick Reyntiens. They created a beautiful piece of art for the church.
Working Together
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. The other churches in this group are:
- All Saints' Church, Beckingham
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Misterton, Nottinghamshire
