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 | |
| OS grid reference | SK 65076 48527 |
| 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 is part of the Church of England and serves the local community. This church is so special that it is a Grade I listed building, meaning it's one of the most important historical buildings in the country.
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History of the Church
This church has been around for a very long time, since the 13th century! That means it's over 700 years old. Over the years, it has been carefully repaired and updated, for example, in 1853 and 1879.
Building Materials and Design
The church is built using local Epperstone stone. For the windows and the arched walkways inside (called an arcade), a different type of stone from Mansfield was used. The church has regular services for people in the area. There is also a graveyard with many old headstones.
Changes Over the Centuries
Some parts of the church, like the end window of the aisle and a small support on the north wall, were built in the early 1300s. Later in that century, the main arched area, the tower, and the tall, pointed spire were added. The tower was built right into the west end of the church's main hall (the nave). The walls of the nave were also made taller. The roof of the nave was built in the 1600s.
Holy Cross Church works together with other churches in a joint parish. These include:
Important Memorials
Inside the church, you can find several memorials that remember people from long ago. These include:
- Robertus Squire, from 1701, located in the south chancel.
- Christopheri Raleigh Seton, from 1748.
- Elizabeth Hill, from 1756.
- John Odingsells, from 1655, found in the south aisle.
- A stone statue from the 1300s of a person lying down, on the east wall.
Church Clock and Bells
The church tower has a clock that tells the time for the village.
The Church Clock
The first clock was put in the tower in 1686 by a clockmaker named Richard Roe from Epperstone. This old clock was later replaced in 1854 by a new one made by G. & F. Cope.
The Church Bells
Holy Cross Church has four bells, but only three of them can be rung by hand. One of the bells is connected to the clock and chimes every hour. The bells are:
- The smallest bell (called the Treble) has an inscription from 1742 that says "God save his Church."
- The largest bell (called the Tenor) was made by T. Taylor & Co Loughborough in 1865.
- The second bell also says "God save his Church" and is from 1729.
- The third bell is the oldest, from 1590, and says "Jhesus be our spede."
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Epperstone
