St Cecilia's Church, Girton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Cecilia's Church, Girton |
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St Cecilia's Church, Girton
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| 53°11′21.13″N 0°46′0.28″W / 53.1892028°N 0.7667444°W | |
| Location | Girton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Cecilia |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Langford |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Cecilia's Church, Girton is a beautiful old church located in Girton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is dedicated to St Cecilia, who is known as the patron saint of music. This church is very special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it's protected because of its important history and amazing design.
A Look Back in Time
St Cecilia's Church has a very long history! It was first built way back in the 13th century, which means around the 1200s. Imagine how many people have walked through its doors since then!
Over the years, the church has changed a bit. A lot of it was rebuilt in 1879. This work was done by a famous architect named Ewan Christian. He helped make the church look much like it does today.
What Makes it Special?
Being a Grade II listed building means St Cecilia's Church is recognized for its special history and architecture. It's a place that tells stories of the past and is an important part of the local community.
See Also
- Listed buildings in Girton, Nottinghamshire
