All Saints' Church, Weston, Nottinghamshire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Church, Weston |
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All Saints' Church, Weston
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| 53°12′12.41″N 0°50′33.69″W / 53.2034472°N 0.8426917°W | |
| Location | Weston, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | All Saints' |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 3 (Unringable) |
| Tenor bell weight | 10 cwt |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Weston |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
All Saints' Church, Weston is a historic church located in Weston, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical building.
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History of All Saints' Church
This church was first built a very long time ago, in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Over the years, it has been repaired and updated. Major restoration work happened in 1768 and again in the 19th century. These updates helped keep the old building strong and beautiful.
Church Bells: What Are They For?
Churches often have bells that ring out for different reasons. They might call people to worship or mark special events. All Saints' Church has three large bells and a smaller one called a sanctus bell. Sadly, the three main bells cannot be rung right now because they are too old and need repairs.
Meet the Bells
- The treble bell is the smallest and highest-pitched. It was made in 1646 by George I Oldfield.
- The second bell is even older, from around 1500! It was cast by Richard Mellours.
- The tenor bell is the largest and heaviest, weighing about 10 cwt (which is about 500 kilograms!). It was made in 1888 by John Taylor & Co.
- The small sanctus bell is from 1699, but we don't know who made it.
The Tuxford Benefice: A Group of Churches
All Saints' Church, Weston, is part of a group of five churches called the Tuxford Benefice. A benefice is like a team of churches that work together in a local area.
- St Nicholas, Tuxford
- All Saints, Weston
- All Saints, West Markham
- St Matthew, Normanton on Trent
- St Wilfrid, Low Marnham
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Weston, Nottinghamshire
