St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe |
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St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe, in June 2022
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| 53°0′13.28″N 0°58′43.98″W / 53.0036889°N 0.9788833°W | |
| Location | Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Aidan |
| Dedicated | 1900 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 18 July 2022 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Caythorpe |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe is a special church in Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is quite unique because it is one of the few remaining 'tin tabernacles' that are still used for church services. In July 2022, it was given a special protection called Grade II listed status by Historic England. This means it is an important historic building that needs to be preserved.
What is a Tin Tabernacle?
A tin tabernacle is a type of church building made from sheets of corrugated iron. These buildings were popular in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They were quick and cheap to build, which made them useful for new communities or places that needed a church fast. St Aidan's is a great example of this kind of building.
History of St Aidan's Church
St Aidan's Church was built in the year 1900. It was created as a "Chapel of Ease." This means it was a smaller church built to help people who lived far from the main parish church. It made it easier for them to attend services.
Today, St Aidan's is still part of a larger church area, known as a joint parish. It shares its parish with two other churches:
- St Mary's Church, Lowdham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Gunthorpe
Musical Instruments
The church has two types of organs for music during services. There is a traditional pipe organ, which uses pipes to make sound. It also has a Canadian reed organ. Both instruments help to create a lovely atmosphere for worship.
See also
- Listed buildings in Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire
