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 | |
| OS grid reference | SK 76471 94774 |
| 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, Misterton, is a very old and special church located in Misterton, Nottinghamshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a "Grade I listed" building. This means it's a really important historical building that needs to be protected.
A Look Back in Time
All Saints' Church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1200s. Imagine, that's over 800 years ago!
The church was later rebuilt and updated between 1847 and 1848. This means parts of it were taken down and put back together to make it stronger or look different.
One special part of the church is the east window in the Holy Cross chapel. This beautiful window was designed by a famous artist named John Piper. It was then made by his talented glassmaker, Patrick Reyntiens.
What is a Joint Parish?
All Saints' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with a few other churches in the area. They share resources and often have the same vicar or priest.
The churches in this joint parish 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
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