All Saints' Church, Stanton on the Wolds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Stanton-on-the-Wolds |
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All Saints' Church, Stanton-on-the-Wolds
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| 52°52′9.3″N 1°3′45.23″W / 52.869250°N 1.0625639°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 63202 30618 |
| Location | Stanton-on-the-Wolds |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | All Saints' |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Stanton on the Wolds |
| Deanery | East Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Stanton-on-the-Wolds is a very old and special church in England. It's a place where people have gathered for hundreds of years to worship and be part of their community. This church is so important that it's been given a special protection status called "Grade II listed". This means it's a building of historical interest that should be preserved. It belongs to the Church of England.
A Look Back in Time
This church is super old! It was first built way back in the 11th century. That means it's over 900 years old! Over time, the church has been carefully fixed up and improved. This happened in 1889 and again in 1952. These "restorations" helped keep the old building strong and beautiful.
Working Together
All Saints' Church doesn't work alone. It's part of a group of churches that share a priest and resources. This group is called a "benefice." The churches working together are:
- St Mary Magdalene's Church in Keyworth
- St Mary's Church, Bunny
- Bradmore Mission Room
Special Churchyard Features
The churchyard around All Saints' Church is also very important. Some of the old tombstones there are also "Grade II listed." This means they are historical monuments that need to be protected, just like the church building itself.
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