Church of St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | plumtree.church |
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| Dedication | St Mary |
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| Parish | Plumtree, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Plumtree is a special church located in the village of Plumtree, Nottinghamshire, England. It's part of the Church of England. This church is considered very important because of its history and beautiful design. It has a special "Grade II listed" status from the government. This means it's a building of great architectural or historical interest.
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History of the Church
The Church of St Mary the Virgin is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Over time, it has been updated and changed.
Victorian Changes
Between 1873 and 1874, the church had a big makeover. This was during the Victorian era. Two famous architects, George Frederick Bodley and Thomas Garner, led this work. They made many improvements to the church's design.
Tower and Stained Glass
Later, in 1906, the church's tower was rebuilt. This project was overseen by Percy Heylyn Currey. The beautiful stained glass windows in the east part of the church are thought to be made by a company called Burlison and Grylls. These windows often tell stories from the Bible using colorful glass.
Church Clocks
The church has had clocks for a very long time. An early clock was installed in 1686 by a clockmaker named Richard Roe. This old clock was later replaced in 1889 with a newer one.
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