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St Chad's
Pleasley Vale: St Chad
Small red brick building with three gables, arched windows and doorway, grey slate roof having a small round spire against a pale blue sky
St Chad's, viewed from Church Lane, Pleasley Vale
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OS grid reference SK 52697 65081
Location Church Lane, Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Central
History
Status Parish church
Founded 1876
Founder(s) Joseph Paget
Dedication St Chad
Dedicated 1876
Architecture
Functional status Active
Heritage designation Grade II listed
Designated 22 October 1986
Architectural type Church
Style Gothic
Specifications
Materials Brick and stone, slate roof
Administration
Parish Mansfield Woodhouse
Deanery Mansfield
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Province York

St Chad's Church, also known simply as St Chad's, is a historic church located in Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire, England. It is an active church that belongs to the Church of England. St Chad's is part of a group of churches that includes St Edmund's, the main parish church. This beautiful building is officially recognized as a Grade II listed building, meaning it's an important historical site.

The Story of St Chad's Church

St Chad's Church has an interesting past. It was built by a man named Joseph Paget. He took over his parents' large estate and became a main partner in the nearby Pleasley Vale Mills.

Building the First Church

In 1876, Joseph Paget decided that his family and the workers at the mill needed a church. So, he had a small chapel built. This first chapel was made of timber and painted white. It was located on the Derbyshire side of the River Meden, overlooking the valley.

Moving the Church

Later, there was a disagreement about how the church services were being held. Because of this, Joseph Paget decided to move the church! He had the timber chapel taken apart. Then, it was rebuilt just across the River Meden, on the Nottinghamshire side. This move also meant the church changed from one church area (the Diocese of Lichfield) to another (the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham). The rebuilt church was made stronger, using brick and stone, and it even got a bell tower and a lead roof.

The Church Organ

The organ inside St Chad's Church is quite old. It was made in 1880 by a company called Lloyd & Co, based in Nottingham.

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Images for kids

  • Church of St Chad, Church Lane, Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire (1)

    Side view with entrance

  • Church of St Chad, Church Lane, Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire (10)

    End view with spire

  • Church of St Chad, Church Lane, Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire (13)

    Close up of entrance

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