Holy Cross Church, Epperstone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Cross Church, Epperstone |
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Holy Cross Church, Eppestone
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| 53°1′48.71″N 1°1′52.29″W / 53.0301972°N 1.0311917°W | |
| Location | Epperstone |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | Holy Cross |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Epperstone |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
Holy Cross Church is a very old and important church located in Epperstone, England. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a Grade I listed building. This means it's a really special historical place! It belongs to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
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The Story of Holy Cross Church
This church has been standing for a long, long time, since the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! It was fixed up and made better in 1853 and again in 1879.
The church is built from local Epperstone stone. The windows and arches inside are made from Mansfield stone. Regular services are held here for people in the area. There is also a graveyard with many old headstones.
Building Details Over Time
Some parts of the church, like the window at the end of the aisle and a small support on the north wall, were built in the early 14th century. Later in the 14th century, more parts were added. These included the arched walkway inside, the tall tower, and its pointed top (spire). The tower was put right into the west end of the main part of the church.
Bigger supports were also added to the north side. The main wall of the church was made taller. The roof over the main part of the church was built in the 17th century.
Serving the Community
Holy Cross Church works together with other churches in nearby villages. These include:
Remembering People: Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special memorials. These are like tributes to people who have passed away. They help us remember important figures from the past.
Some of the memorials include:
- Robertus Squire, from 1701, located in the south part of the chancel.
- Christopheri Raleigh Seton, from 1748.
- Elizabeth Hill, from 1756.
- John Odingsells, from 1655, found in the south aisle.
- A stone figure from the 14th century, lying down on the east wall.
Time and Chimes: Clocks and Bells
The church tower has a clock and bells that have been telling time for centuries.
The Church Clock
A clock was first put in the tower in 1686. It was made by Richard Roe from Epperstone. This old clock was later replaced in 1854. The new clock was made by a company called G. & F. Cope.
The Church Bells
Epperstone Church has four bells. However, only three of them can be rung by hand. This is because one bell is used just for the clock. It chimes every hour to mark the time.
Here are the details of the bells:
- Treble bell: This bell has an inscription from 1742 that says, "God save his Church."
- Tenor bell: This bell was made by T. Taylor & Co in Loughborough in 1865.
- Second bell: This bell also says, "God save his Church" and is from 1729.
- Third bell: This is the oldest bell, from 1590, and says, "Jhesus be our spede."
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Epperstone
