Church of St Mary and All Saints, Hawksworth facts for kids
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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, Hawksworth is an old and important church in the village of Hawksworth, Nottinghamshire. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is listed as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is a very special building, important not just locally but across the country.
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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 village. People often say it's one of the most noticeable buildings there. It's a beautiful central spot in the village.
What happens there now?
Since 1967, the church in Hawksworth has been part of a group called The Cranmer Group. This group includes several local churches:
- 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
A church service is held at 9 a.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month.
History of the Church
How old is it?
The church building you see today was mostly built in the 12th century, probably around the year 1150. However, old papers suggest there might have been an even older church here. This earlier church was from the Saxon times. It was dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr.
The church has a special stone cross shaft. This shaft has Danish Viking designs, like swirls, and Christian cross patterns. Experts believe it was made in the late 9th or early 10th century. Even with this old cross, there are no parts of the Saxon church left in the building itself.
The Special Stone Carving
On the south wall of the church tower, there is a very old stone carving. It's called a tympanum. This carving shows a row of zigzag patterns. It also has circles with flowers and wheels inside them.
In the middle of the carving, there is a cross. At the top of the cross, you can see an angel on the right. On the left, there is an Agnus Dei, which means "Lamb of God." Both are inside circles. Below the cross, there are two standing figures.
Down the left side of the cross, there is 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 also from the 12th century.
Changes Over Time
Over the years, parts of the church have been rebuilt. The main part of the church, called the nave, was rebuilt in 1812–1813. The north aisle, which is a side section, was rebuilt in 1837. The chancel, the area around the altar, was rebuilt in 1851.
The beautiful stained glass in the east window was also added in 1851. A new main entrance, the west door, was put in with a stone arch in 1866. In 1873, a clock and a third bell were added to the church.
Modern Use
A large part of the church building was changed in 1989. It is now used as the Hawksworth Community Hall. This means it's a place for village events and activities. The building has had important repairs done in 2000, 2005, and 2012 to keep it in good condition.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Hawksworth, Nottinghamshire
Images for kids
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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
