Church of St John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Low Church |
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| Dedication | St. John the Baptist |
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| Parish | Stanford on Soar |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar is a parish church in the Church of England in Stanford on Soar, Nottinghamshire.
The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.
History
The church was medieval but restored in 1893 and 1894 by W. S. Weatherley.
It is the most southerly church in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and the Province of York.
Pipe organ
The church has a fine two manual pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1895. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register
Bells
The church has eight bells.
Current parish status
It is in a group of parishes which includes:
- St. Giles' Church, Costock
- St. Mary's Church, East Leake
- All Saints' Church, Rempstone
- St. Helena's Church, West Leake
- Church of St. John the Baptist, Stanford on Soar
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Stanford on Soar
Sources
- Southwell and Nottingham Church History Project Stanford on Soar
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