All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent |
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All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent
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| 53°11′3.4″N 0°48′10.9″W / 53.184278°N 0.803028°W | |
| Location | Sutton-on-Trent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints' |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Sutton-on-Trent |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
All Saints' Church in Sutton-on-Trent is a very old and important church in England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it's considered a building of great historical and architectural importance.
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History of All Saints' Church
From Saxon Times to Norman Building
Did you know there was a church here even before this one? A very old church from the Saxon period was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror to record everything in England.
The current church building replaced that Saxon one. It was built by the Normans after they came to England. You can still see parts of the original Norman work, like the special "herringbone" pattern in the tower. The top parts of the tower were added later, around the 13th and early 14th centuries.
Special Parts of the Church
One interesting part of the church is the Mering Chapel. This chapel was built around the year 1525. The church is named after "All Saints," which is a common dedication for churches.
This historic church can hold about 350 people. It has been carefully looked after over the years. It had big repairs in 1848 and again between 1902 and 1903. During these times, the churchyard was also tidied up. All the old gravestones were moved to the edges, and the ground was made level.
Restoring the Tower
The church's tower has needed a lot of care over the years. It was rebuilt during the 1902-1903 renovations. Later, in 1932, a famous architect named William Weir helped restore it. The tower was also worked on again between 1956 and 1968 to keep it strong.
Part of a Larger Community
All Saints' Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group, called a joint parish, includes:
The Church Organ
Inside All Saints' Church, you'll find a beautiful organ. This organ was built in 1911 by a company called Henry Speechly. If you're interested in organs, you can find more details about this specific one on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Sutton-on-Trent
