Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston facts for kids
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Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston
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| 53°3′51.93″N 0°53′40.10″W / 53.0644250°N 0.8944722°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 74185 52503 |
| Location | Rolleston, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | Holy Trinity |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Rolleston |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
Holy Trinity Church in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire is a historic church that belongs to the Church of England. It's a special building with a long history, located in the village of Rolleston.
History of the Church
This church is very old, dating all the way back to the 12th century. That means it was first built around the 1100s! Over the years, parts of it have been repaired and updated. For example, the chancel (the area around the altar) was restored in 1878. The church's tower also got a restoration in 1889. These updates were overseen by an architect named Charles Hodgson Fowler.
Holy Trinity Church is part of a group of churches called a "joint parish." This means it works together with two other churches nearby:
Church Organs
Churches often have large musical instruments called organs. Holy Trinity Church has had a few interesting organs over the years.
In 1933, the church got an organ that was built way back in 1895. This organ was originally used in the Song School of Lincoln Cathedral, which is a very famous cathedral.
The organ you can hear in the church today was installed in 2008. It has a unique past because it used to be in a building that was once a prison in Nottingham. A company called Henry Groves & Son moved and installed it in Rolleston. You can find out more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you're interested in how it works!
Memorials and Memories
Inside the church, you can find several memorials. These are like special plaques or stones that remember people who lived a long time ago. They often show names and dates, helping us learn about the history of the community. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Nicholas Lodge, from 1612
- Rev John Edwards, from 1804
- Luke Williamson
- Selina Hempsall, from 1750
- John Twentyman, from 1774
- John Twentyman, from 1750
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Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire
