Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Bingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Bingham |
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St Mary and All Saints' Church from High Street.
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.binghamparishchurch.org.uk |
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| Dedication | St. Mary and All Saints |
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| Bells | 8 |
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| Parish | Bingham, Nottinghamshire, |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
The Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Bingham, is a very old and important church in Bingham, England. It is the main church for the town. This church is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. It is also a Grade I listed building. This means it is a building of great historical and architectural importance.
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History of Bingham Church
The Church of St. Mary and All Saints is very old. It was first built a long, long time ago, during the Middle Ages. Over the years, parts of the church were updated. A famous architect named George Gilbert Scott worked on it in 1845 and 1846. Later, in 1912, W. D. Caroe did more work to improve the church.
Special Features of the Church
The church has some interesting parts. One special feature is the lychgate. A lychgate is a covered gateway at the entrance to a churchyard. It was often used to shelter a coffin before a burial service. The lychgate at Bingham Church was put in place in 1881. It was designed by Frank Miles. His father, Robert Miles, was the rector (the main priest) of the church at that time.
Church Bells and Ringing
The church tower has eight bells. These bells are rung for church services on Sundays. They are also rung for special events and celebrations. In 1922, two new bells were added. This changed the set from six bells to eight.
The bell ringers also practice every Friday evening. They meet from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM. The largest bell is called the tenor. It weighs about 14.3 cwt, which is quite heavy! The smallest bell is called the treble. It weighs about 4.3 cwt.
The Church Organ
The organ in the church was built by a company from London called Bryceson and Son. It was put into the church in 1859. The organ was officially used for the first time on Thursday, September 15, 1859. Organs are large musical instruments that make sound using air flowing through pipes.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Bingham, Nottinghamshire
