Church of St Mary and All Saints, Hawksworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary and All Saints, Hawksworth |
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A photograph of the Church facing the west door
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | http://www.achurchnearyou.com/hawksworth/ |
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| Dedication | St Mary and All Saints |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Hawksworth |
| Deanery | East Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Mary and All Saints is a historic church in Hawksworth. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is considered very important. It is a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's a special building that needs to be protected.
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About the Church
Where is it?
The Church of St Mary and All Saints is right in the middle of Hawksworth. It's a very noticeable building in the village. Many people see it as a key part of Hawksworth.
Churches in the Group
Since 1967, the Hawksworth church has been part of "The Cranmer Group." This group includes several local churches working together. The other churches in this group are:
- St Thomas's Church, Aslockton
- Church of St John of Beverley, Scarrington
- St Helena's Church, Thoroton
- Church of St John of Beverley, Whatton
- St Mary's Church, Orston
Church Services
You can attend a church service here. Services are held at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of every month.
Church History
The church building you see today was mostly built in the 1100s. This was around the year 1150. However, old papers suggest there was an even older church here. This earlier church was from the Anglo-Saxon times. It might have been dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr.
The church has a special stone cross. It has carvings of Danish Viking designs. It also shows Christian cross patterns. Experts think this cross is from the late 800s or early 900s. But there are no other parts of the Anglo-Saxon church left.
Old church records mention St Edmund. These mentions continued until the 1500s. In 1676, records show that 88 people in Hawksworth took communion.
The Tympanum
On the south wall of the tower, there's a carved stone panel. This panel is called a tympanum. It has carvings of flowers and wheels. There's also a zigzag pattern. In the middle, there's a cross with wide ends. Above the cross, you can see an angel and a lamb. The lamb is called Agnus Dei in Latin. The cross also shows two standing figures.
Down the left side of the cross, there's a Latin message. It says: "Walter and his spouse Cecelina had this church made in honour of our Lord and of Saint Mary the Virgin and all God's saints likewise." This carving is from the 1100s.
Changes Over Time
The main part of the church, called the nave, was rebuilt. This happened between 1812 and 1813. The north side aisle was rebuilt in 1837. The chancel, which is the area near the altar, was rebuilt in 1851. The beautiful stained glass in the east window was also made in 1851. It was created by an artist named William Wailes.
A new west door was added in 1866. It has a stone arch. In 1873, a clock was added to the church. A third bell was also put in place that year.
Other Uses
In 1989, a large part of the church building changed its purpose. It was "deconsecrated," meaning it was no longer used only for church services. Now, it also serves as the Hawksworth Community Hall. This means local people can use it for different events.
The church building has needed a lot of repairs. Major work was done in 2000, 2005, and 2012.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Hawksworth, Nottinghamshire
Gallery
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Church of St Mary and All Saints
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The clock face on the southern side of the west tower at the Church of St Mary and All Saints
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The tympanum at the Church of St Mary and All Saints
