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 | |
| OS grid reference | SK 82536 66205 |
| Location | Girton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Cecilia |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Langford |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Cecilia's Church in Girton is a beautiful old church located in the village of Girton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a special building because it is listed as Grade II listed, which means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected. This church is part of the Church of England.
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A Look Back: The History of St Cecilia's
How Old is the Church?
The church building has a long history. It was first built way back in the 13th century. That means it's over 700 years old!
When Was it Rebuilt?
A lot of the church was rebuilt in 1879. This work was done by a famous architect named Ewan Christian. He helped give the church the look it has today.
Part of a Church Family
St Cecilia's Church is not alone. It is part of a group of churches, also known as parishes, in the area. These churches work together. Some of the churches in this group include:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
- St Giles' Church, Holme
- All Saints' Church, Harby
- St George the Martyr's Church, North & South Clifton
- All Saints' Church, Collingham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham
- St Helena's Church, South Scarle
- Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
- St Helen's Church, Thorney
- All Saints' Church, Winthorpe
See Also
- Listed buildings in Girton, Nottinghamshire
