Church of St Mary Magdalene, Keyworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Mary Magdalene, Keyworth |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. Mary Magdalene |
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| Parish | Keyworth |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is an old and important church building. It is in Keyworth, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is a Grade-I listed building. This means it is a very special historical building.
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About St. Mary Magdalene Church
This church was built a long time ago, in the 1300s. That's the fourteenth century! A famous expert named Nikolaus Pevsner once said something interesting about it. He pointed out that the church's tower is unique. You won't find another one like it in the whole county.
Changes Over Time
The church has been looked after and updated over the years. It was carefully "restored" between 1871 and 1872. This work was done by a well-known architect named George Frederick Bodley. Restoring a building means fixing it up. It helps to make sure it stays strong and beautiful for many more years.
Part of a Bigger Group
The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is part of a group of churches. This group is called a joint parish. It works together with other churches nearby. These include:
- Bradmore Mission Room
- St Mary's Church, Bunny
- All Saints' Church, Stanton on the Wolds
Inside the Church
When you go inside the church, you might notice the beautiful stained glass windows. Some of these windows were made by artists called Burlison and Grylls. They created some of their early work for this church. Stained glass windows often tell stories from the Bible. They also make the light inside the church look colorful and special.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Keyworth
