St Bartholomew's Church, Langford facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
53°7′21.94″N 0°46′28.55″W / 53.1227611°N 0.7745972°W / 53.1227611; -0.7745972
OS grid reference	SK 82114 59079
Location	Langford, Nottinghamshire
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Bartholomew
Architecture
Heritage designation	Grade I listed
Administration
Parish	Langford
Deanery	Newark and Southwell
Archdeaconry	Newark
Diocese	Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

St Bartholomew's Church in Langford, Nottinghamshire is a very old and important building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered to be of exceptional historical and architectural interest.

History of the Church

How Old Is It?

St Bartholomew's Church was first built a very long time ago, in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Imagine all the history this building has seen.

Restoration Work

Over the centuries, buildings need care and repairs. This church had a big restoration project in 1862. This means parts of the church were carefully fixed and updated to keep it strong and beautiful.

Part of a Larger Group

St Bartholomew's Church is part of a group of churches in the area. These churches work together to serve their communities. This group includes churches like St Giles' Church in Holme and All Saints' Church in Collingham.

What Does Grade I Listed Mean?

When a building is "Grade I listed," it means it's one of the most important historic buildings in England. Only about 2.5% of all listed buildings have this special Grade I status. It shows how unique and valuable St Bartholomew's Church is. These buildings are protected by law to make sure they are preserved for future generations.

See also

• Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
• Listed buildings in Langford, Nottinghamshire