Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton |
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| 52°54′33″N 1°06′41″W / 52.909230°N 1.11144°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 59850 35002 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | edwaltonchurch.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | Holy Rood |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Arthur Brewill and Basil Baily |
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| Parish | Edwalton |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell |
| Province | York |
The Church of the Holy Rood, Edwalton is a Church of England church located in Edwalton, Nottinghamshire. It is a special building with a long history.
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History of the Church
This church is very old, dating back to the 12th century. That means it was first built around the 1100s! Over the years, parts of it have been updated.
Building Changes Over Time
In 1894, the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, was rebuilt. This work was done by two architects named Arthur Brewill and Basil Baily.
Later, in the mid-20th century, a vestry was added. A vestry is a room in a church where clergy robes are kept and where clergy prepare for services. This addition was designed by L. W. Nunn.
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The Church of the Holy Rood has many beautiful stained glass windows. These windows tell stories or are dedicated to families.
Windows on the North Side
On the north side of the church, you can see several stained glass windows. Some of these were made in 1906 for the Thurman family. Other windows in this area date from 1910 and 1913. All these lovely windows were created by a company called Heaton, Butler and Bayne.
East Window Details
The large east window features stained glass dedicated to the Turner family. These parts of the window were added in 1918 and 1924. They were made by another famous company, Morris & Co..
South Side and Architect's Window
On the south side, there is a stained glass window for the Halford family, which was installed around 1923.
The church also has a special stained glass window from 1923 that honors Arthur Brewill. He was one of the architects who helped rebuild the chancel of the church.
The Church Organ
The church has had different organs over the years to provide music for services.
Past Organ
For many years, the church had a small pipe organ. This organ was built in 1881 and had two keyboards and 12 different sounds, called "speaking stops." You can find more details about this old organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Current Organ
In 1988, the old pipe organ was replaced. The church now uses a digital organ, which uses electronic technology to create sounds.
See Also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in West Bridgford
