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 a very old church from the 1200s. It's located in the village of Scarrington, which is in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England and is considered a very important historical building, listed as Grade I listed.
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The History of St John's Church
How the Church Changed Over Time
This church was built a long time ago, in the 13th century (the 1200s). It was given a big makeover between 1867 and 1869 by an architect named John Henry Hakewill. This kind of work is called a Victorian restoration, because it happened during the Victorian era.
For many years, until 1867, St John's Church was like a smaller chapel connected to St Mary's Church in Orston. After that, it became its own parish with a vicar, joining with Aslockton. This arrangement lasted until 1910. Then, St John's Church in Scarrington teamed up with the Church of St Mary and All Saints in Hawksworth. At the same time, Aslockton went back to being connected with the Church of St John of Beverley in Whatton.
What the Church Looked Like
In 1866, before its big makeover, the church had a tower with a tall, pointed spire. It also had a main area called a nave and a special area near the altar called a chancel.
However, in 1802, one side of the church, called the south aisle, was removed. The arches that connected it to the main part of the church were then filled in with bricks.
The 1867 Makeover
During the restoration in 1867, a new south aisle was built. A small room called a vestry, often used for changing into church robes, was also added. The arch leading into the chancel and the decorated screen behind the altar, called a reredos, were also new additions from the 1800s.
The church has a small font, which is a basin used for baptisms. This font was put in place after the English Civil War. Later, another part of a font was found. It's now at the east end of the new south aisle, but no one is sure if it's from the original church.
How the Church is Organized
The Cranmer Group of Parishes
The Church of St John of Beverley is part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. A diocese is a large area managed by a bishop. This church is one of several churches that work together in a group called the Cranmer Group of parishes.
The churches in this group include:
- 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 person in charge of all these churches in the group is Reverend Tim Chambers.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Scarrington
