St Catherine's Church, Cossall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Catherine's Church, Cossall |
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St Catherine's Church, Cossall
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| 52°58′32.81″N 1°16′50.95″W / 52.9757806°N 1.2808194°W | |
| Location | Cossall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Catherine of Alexandria |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Cossall |
| Deanery | Nottingham North |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
Welcome to St Catherine's Church in Cossall! This old building is a special kind of church called a parish church. It belongs to the Church of England. You can find it in a village called Cossall in Nottinghamshire, England.
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What Makes St Catherine's Church Special?
St Catherine's Church is not just any old building. It has a special status called Grade II* listed. This means it's a very important historic building. It's protected because of its unique architecture and history.
A Look Back in Time
The church building is very old. It was first built way back in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Imagine all the history it has seen. Later, in 1842, parts of the church were rebuilt to keep it strong and beautiful.
The church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a joint parish. The other churches in this group are:
- St Peter's Church, Awsworth
- St Helen's Church, Trowell
Who Was George Willoughby?
Inside St Catherine's Church, you can find the burial place of a man named George Willoughby. He was an important person in Cossall's history. In 1685, he started the Willoughby Almshouses right next to the church. Almshouses were special homes for people who needed a place to live.
Want to Learn More?
If you're interested in other historic buildings, you can check out these lists:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Cossall
