Church of St Mary and All Saints, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. Mary and All Saints |
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| Parish | Willoughby on the Wolds |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. Mary and All Saints is a beautiful old church located in the village of Willoughby on the Wolds, which is in Nottinghamshire, England. It's a parish church, meaning it serves the local community, and it belongs to the Church of England.
A Look Back in Time
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages (that's what 'medieval' means!). It's dedicated to St. Mary. Inside, you can find many amazing old statues and memorials, called 'monuments'. These monuments honor members of the Willoughby family, who were important people in the area a long time ago.
Churches in the Area
The Church of St. Mary and All Saints is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is sometimes called a 'cluster'. The churches in this cluster are:
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Widmerpool
- Church of St. Mary and All Saints, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds
- Holy Trinity Church, Wysall
The Church Organ
This church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was made by a company named E. Wragg & Son. A pipe organ is a large instrument that makes sound by pushing air through many different pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Willoughby on the Wolds
