Priory Church of St Anthony, Lenton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Priory Church of St Anthony, Lenton |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.lentonparish.org.uk |
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| Dedication | St. Anthony |
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| Parish | Lenton, Nottingham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
The Priory Church of St Anthony, Lenton is a special church in Lenton, Nottingham. People also call it The Priory. It is a parish church, which means it serves the local community. It belongs to the Church of England.
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History of The Priory Church
Early Beginnings: The 12th Century
Parts of this church, especially the walls of the chancel (the area around the altar), are very old. Experts believe they might be from a chapel built in the 1100s. This chapel was part of a larger religious building called Lenton Priory.
A New Church and a Long Wait
This church was first named after the Holy Trinity. For many years, it was the main church for the area of Lenton. However, as Lenton grew, the church became too small. So, a new church was built between Old and New Lenton in 1842. The name "Holy Trinity Church" was then given to this new building. The old church, where The Priory now stands, was left partly broken down for about 40 years.
Restoration and Reopening in the 1880s
Work to fix and restore the old church began in 1883. On November 22, a special stone was laid by Mrs. J. Sherwin Gregory, who was the Lady of the Manor. A bishop named Christopher, from Lincoln, officially blessed the church. The next year, it was dedicated to St. Anthony. This is why it is now known as the Priory Church of St Anthony. The architects who did the work were Evans and Jolley. The church officially reopened on December 4, 1884.
The Priory Today
Today, The Priory Church is part of the Lenton group of churches. It works together with Holy Trinity Church, Lenton to serve the community.
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful pipe organ. It was made by a company called Ernest Wragg and Son. This organ was put into the church in 1924.
See also
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Dunkirk and Lenton ward)
