All Saints Church, Thrumpton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids All Saints’ Church, Thrumpton
All Saints’ Church, Thrumpton
52°52′32.46″N 1°14′39.43″W / 52.8756833°N 1.2442861°W / 52.8756833; -1.2442861
OS grid reference	SK 50974 31162
Location	Thrumpton
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Low Church / Evangelical
Website	453churches.com
History
Dedication	All Saints
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish	Thrumpton
Deanery	West Bingham
Archdeaconry	Nottingham
Diocese	Southwell and Nottingham
Province	York

All Saints’ Church in Thrumpton is a historic church located in the village of Thrumpton, Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very special because it is listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is an important historical building. Even a stone font in the churchyard is also listed as Grade II, showing its historical value.

All Saints' Church is part of a group of five churches. They are known as "The 453 Churches" because they are all near the A453 road. The other churches in this group are:

• St. Lawrence's Church, Gotham
• St. George's Church, Barton in Fabis
• St. Winifred's Church, Kingston on Soar
• Holy Trinity Church, Ratcliffe-on-Soar

History of the Church Building

How Old is All Saints' Church?

The church building is very old, dating back to the 13th century. That means it was built over 700 years ago! Over the centuries, parts of it have been repaired and updated.

Restoration Work on the Church

In 1871, the church underwent a big restoration project. This work was led by a famous architect named George Edmund Street. He helped to rebuild the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. He also restored the nave, which is the main part of the church where people sit.

More recently, in 2004, the church tower was repaired and restored. This helps to keep the old building strong and safe for many more years.

Church Leaders Over Time

Past Priests and Ministers

For a long time, Thrumpton was connected to Ratcliffe. This meant it probably had a curate, who is a type of assistant priest. In the 17th century, things changed, and the church started to appoint its own preachers.

Since 1950, All Saints' Church has shared its priest with other nearby churches. First, it shared with Barton, and later with Gotham. This helps the churches work together.

Many different people have served as leaders at All Saints' Church. Here is a list of some of the ministers who have guided the church community:

See also

• Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
• Listed buildings in Thrumpton