Church of St John the Baptist, East Markham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. John the Baptist, East Markham |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. John the Baptist |
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| Bells | 8 |
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| Parish | East Markham |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw & Bawtry |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. John the Baptist in East Markham, Nottinghamshire, is a special old church. It is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
This church is so important that it's on a special list called 'Grade I listed'. This means it's a very old and beautiful building with a lot of history.
History of the Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Many years later, between 1883 and 1887, the church was carefully repaired. This big repair project was led by an architect named John Oldrid Scott.
The beautiful East window in the church was designed by Ninian Comper.
Churches in the Area
The Church of St. John the Baptist is part of a group of churches in the local area. These churches work together. The other churches in this group are:
- St. Nicholas' Church, Askham
- St. Helen's Church, Grove
- St. Peter's Church, Headon-cum-Upton
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in East Markham
