Church of St Michael and All Angels, Averham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Michael and All Angels, Averham |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.riversideparishes.co.uk |
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| Dedication | St Michael and All Angels |
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| Parish | Averham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Averham is a beautiful and historic parish church located in Averham, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is very special because it's been given a 'Grade I listed' status by the government. This means it's considered a building of outstanding architectural or historical importance, like a national treasure!
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What is a Parish Church?
A parish is like a local church community or area. The Church of St. Michael and All Angels is part of a larger group of churches. It works together with St. Wilfrid's Church, Kelham, St. Wilfrid's Church, North Muskham, and St. Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham. This means they share resources and work together to serve their communities.
A Look Inside: The Church's Design
The church building has a long history, going back to the Norman times. You can see this old style in parts of the tower, the main hall (called the nave), and the area around the altar (the chancel). These parts show how buildings were made many centuries ago.
Over time, new parts were added. For example, the arch in the tower was built later. Also, the strong supports (buttresses) and pointed decorations (pinnacles) on the tower were added. The south porch, which is like an entrance hall, was also built later. Inside the porch, you can find old letters and shields that refer to Sir Thomas Sutton, who died in 1525, and his wife.
Beautiful Windows and Art
The church has a lovely east window in the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar. The screen, which separates parts of the church, is simple and from an early period called Perpendicular Gothic.
The north window has some interesting pieces of old glass. These fragments were found in Kelham Hall and carefully put together by Frederick Heathcote Sutton. There is also some beautiful stained glass from the late Victorian era, made by a famous company called Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
Memorials and History
Inside the church, you can find a wall monument dedicated to Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton, who passed away in 1668. There are also two very old medieval memorials. One is a cross with leaf-like designs, and the other is a statue of a regular person (a layman), though it's not in very good condition anymore.
This church was also a special place for a famous writer! It was the inspiration for the fourth part of a poem called Burnt Norton by T.S. Eliot. This poem is part of his well-known collection, Four Quartets.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Averham
