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All Saints' Church
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53°40′34″N 0°19′58″W / 53.675977°N 0.33284933°W / 53.675977; -0.33284933
Location All Saints' Church, Church Street, Goxhill, North Lincolnshire, DN19 7HX
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Status Church
Founded 13th century
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I
Designated 6 November 1967

All Saints' Church is a special old church located in Goxhill, a village in North Lincolnshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England, which is a Christian church. This building is also known as a Grade I Listed building. This means it's a very important historical building that needs to be protected because of its unique design and history.

Church Design and History

All Saints' Church has parts that were built at different times. The oldest part is the chancel, which is the area around the altar where the choir sits. This part was built way back in the 13th century.

Main Parts of the Church

The main part of the church, called the nave, was built later. This is where the people sit during services. The aisles, which are the walkways on either side of the nave, and the tower were also added between the 14th and 15th centuries.

Restorations and Repairs

Over the years, the church has been looked after and repaired. The floor and the plaster inside were fixed up around 1857. Later, in 1878, more work was done to restore the aisles, the chancel, and the tower. These repairs help keep the old church strong and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.

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