Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Holy Trinity Church, Rolleston |
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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 | |
| 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 belonging to the Church of England. It is a very old building, dating back to the 12th century. This means it has stood for over 800 years! The church is an important part of the local community.
A Look at History
This church has been around for a long time. It was first built in the 1100s. Over the centuries, parts of it have been repaired and updated. For example, the chancel (the area around the altar) was fixed up in 1878. The church's tower was also restored in 1889.
Holy Trinity Church is part of a group of churches in the area. It shares a parish with two other churches:
Old Memorials
Inside the church, you can find several old memorials. These are special plaques or stones that remember people from the past. They tell us about some of the people who lived in Rolleston centuries ago. Some of these memorials date back to the 1600s and 1700s.
The Church Organ
Holy Trinity Church has an interesting history with its organs. In 1933, the church received an organ that was quite old even then. It had been built in 1895 and was first used in the Song School at Lincoln Cathedral.
Later, in 2008, a new organ was installed. This organ has a unique past too! It used to be in HM Prison Nottingham. Now, it helps create music for services and events at Holy Trinity Church. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Rolleston, Nottinghamshire
