Church of St John of Beverley, Scarrington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St John of Beverley, Scarrington |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | Scarrington Parish Church |
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| Dedication | St John of Beverley |
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| Parish | Scarrington |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St John of Beverley is an old church in the village of Scarrington, Nottinghamshire. It was built a long time ago, in the 13th century! This church is part of the Church of England and is a very important historical building. It has a special "Grade I listed" status, which means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England.
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Discovering the Church's Past
The Church of St John of Beverley has a long and interesting history. It was first built in the 1200s. Over time, parts of it changed.
Restoring the Church's Beauty
In the 1860s, a person named John Henry Hakewill helped to restore the church. This means they fixed it up and made it look beautiful again between 1867 and 1869. Before 1867, this church was like a smaller chapel connected to St Mary's Church in Orston. After that, it became its own parish with Aslockton. Later, in 1910, it joined with Hawksworth.
What the Church Looked Like
In 1866, the church had a tall tower with a pointed top called a spire. It also had a main open area called a nave and a special area for the altar called a chancel. A side part, called the south aisle, was taken away in 1802. The wall where it used to be was filled in with bricks.
Changes During Restoration
During the 1867 restoration, a new south aisle was added. A small room for the priest's robes, called a vestry, was also built in the 1800s. The arch leading to the chancel and the decorated screen behind the altar (called a reredos) were also added then. The church's special bowl for baptisms, called a font, was replaced. A very old font bowl was found later. It's now at the east end of the south aisle. People aren't sure if it's the original one from the church.
Understanding the Church Community
The Church of St John of Beverley is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. It belongs to a group of churches called the Cranmer Group of parishes.
Churches in the Cranmer Group
This group includes several churches:
- St Thomas's Church, Aslockton
- Church of St Mary and All Saints, Hawksworth
- St Helena's Church, Thoroton
- Church of St John of Beverley, Whatton
- St Mary's Church, Orston
The main priest for all these churches is Rev. Tim Chambers.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Scarrington
