St Anne's Church, Sutton Bonington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Anne's Church |
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The church seen from the end of St. Anne's Lane
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 St. Anne's Church
Location in Nottinghamshire
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| 52°49′14″N 1°15′03″W / 52.8205°N 1.2507°W | |
| Location | St Anne's Lane, Sutton |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Status | parish church (United with St. Michael's) |
| Dedication | St. Anne |
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| Functional status | active |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* Listed building |
| Designated | 13 Oct 1966 |
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| Parish | Sutton Bonington (pre-1923: Sutton) |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Anne's Church is a historic parish church in the Church of England. It is located in Sutton Bonington, a village in Nottinghamshire, England.
This church is very old, built in the 12th century. It is recognized as a Grade II* Listed building, which means it's a very important historical site. You can find it off Main Street, at the top of St Anne's Lane. The Midland Main Line railway, built in 1840, runs nearby. The village hall and library are also on the same lane.
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History of St. Anne's Church
Sutton Bonington is special because it has two medieval churches. This is because the village was once two separate places: Sutton and Bonington. St. Anne's Church was the church for Sutton. The other church, St. Michael's Church, was for Bonington.
The two church areas, called parishes, were joined for local government in 1829. Later, in 1923, they became one church parish. Since 1950, both churches have shared one main priest. The old house where the St. Anne's priest used to live is now a private home. New houses have also been built in its former gardens.
Inside the Church
A special item inside St. Anne's Church is a alabaster statue from the 15th century. It shows a knight and is placed in a special carved space in the wall.
St. Anne's Church Today
Both St. Anne's Church and St. Michael's Church still hold regular church services. The current priest for both churches in Sutton Bonington is Glenn Martin. He also serves as the priest for the nearby parish of Normanton on Soar.
Church Bells
St. Anne's Church has a bell tower on its western side. This tower was built in the 19th century. It has two arches, and each arch holds a bell.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Sutton Bonington
