St Augustine's Church, Hedon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Augustine's Church, Hedon |
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St Augustine's Church, Hedon
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| 53°44′29″N 0°11′59″W / 53.7415°N 0.1996°W | |
| OS grid reference | TA 187 286 |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | [1] |
| History | |
| Dedication | Augustine of Hippo |
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| Parish | Hedon |
| Diocese | York |
| Province | York |
St Augustine's Church is a really old and important church in Hedon, England. It's a Church of England church, which means it's part of the main Christian church in England. This church is so special that it's a Grade I listed building, meaning it's protected because of its history and beauty.
A Look Back in Time
This church is super old! It was built way back in the Middle Ages. The oldest parts of the church are from around the year 1190.
People often call St Augustine's Church the "King of Holderness." This nickname shows how important and impressive it is in the Holderness area.
The Church Organ
The church has a cool organ that was built by a person named Arthur Nelson in 1926. Organs are big musical instruments that make sound using air through pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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Images for kids
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The church seen from Market Hill.
