St Bartholomew's Church, Sutton-cum-Lound facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Bartholomew’s Church, Sutton-cum-Lound |
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St Bartholomew’s Church, Sutton-cum-Lound
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| 53°21′23.82″N 0°58′47.22″W / 53.3566167°N 0.9797833°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 68089 84975 |
| Location | Sutton cum Lound |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Bartholomew |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Sutton cum Lound |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
St Bartholomew's Church in Sutton cum Lound is a very old and special church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most historic and beautiful buildings in England!
A Look Back in Time
This church has been standing for a very long time. It was first built way back in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Imagine all the history this building has seen.
The church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a "parish" with about twenty other churches nearby. A parish is like a local area that a church serves.
The Church Organ
Inside the church, you can find a wonderful musical instrument. It is a large pipe organ made by a company called Brindley & Foster. This type of organ uses air flowing through many pipes to make its sound. It can play many different kinds of music. You can find out more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
