Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sutton-in-Ashfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary Magdalene, Sutton-in-Ashfield |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Modern Anglo-Catholic |
| Website | http://www.stmarysutton.org.uk/ |
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| Dedication | St Mary Magdalene |
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| Parish | Sutton-in-Ashfield |
| Deanery | Newstead |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a special church in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is a very important part of the local community.
The building is listed as Grade II* listed. This means it is a particularly significant building. It has a lot of history and is important to the area.
A Look Back in Time
The Church of St Mary Magdalene is very old. It was first built in the Middle Ages. Over time, parts of it needed to be fixed or rebuilt. Major changes happened in 1854 and again in 1867.
Inside the church, you can find some really old items. There is a rare piscina from the 12th century. A piscina is a stone basin used for washing the sacred vessels during church services. You can also see parts of the original font top. This font was from the very first Norman church on this site.
A Famous Connection
Did you know this church has a link to a former US President? On July 5, 1607, a boy named Edward FitzRandolph was baptised here. He later moved to America. Edward FitzRandolph and his wife, Elizabeth Blossom, are the great-grandparents of Barack Obama. They are his ancestors from ten generations ago!
See Also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Sutton-in-Ashfield
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The Church of St Mary Magdalene in Sutton-in-Ashfield.
