St Edmund's Church, Holme Pierrepont facts for kids
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | [1] |
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| Dedication | St Edmund |
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| Parish | Holme Pierrepont |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Edmund's Church, Holme Pierrepont is a special church in the village of Holme Pierrepont, located in Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
This church is considered very important because of its amazing architecture and long history. It has been given a "Grade I listed" status by a government department, meaning it's a building of outstanding historical interest.
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A Look at the Church's History
St Edmund's Church has a strong connection with Holme Pierrepont Hall, a historic house nearby. They have been linked for many years.
The original church was built a very long time ago, in the Middle Ages. It was mostly rebuilt in 1666 by a nobleman named Henry Pierrepont, 1st Marquess of Dorchester. Later, in 1878, an architect named Thomas Chambers Hine added the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.
Today, St Edmund's Church is part of a larger group of churches, including All Hallows Church in Lady Bay.
Special Features Inside
The church has a beautiful east window that was made in 1913 by a company called James Powell and Sons. This window lets in light and often features colorful stained glass.
The organ inside the church is also very special. It was built by Charles Lloyd and even won a gold medal at an exhibition in Birmingham way back in 1865!
Important People and Memorials
Over the centuries, many important people have been connected to St Edmund's Church. You can find memorials inside that tell their stories.
Famous Memorials
Some of the notable memorials include:
- Sir Henry Pierrepont, who passed away in 1499.
- Another Sir Henry Pierrepont, who died in 1615. He was the father of a very important person, the Earl of Kingston upon Hull.
- Gertrude, who was the wife of the first Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull. She died in 1649.
- John Oldham (1653–1683), who was a well-known poet and translator.
- Evelyn Pierrepont (1775–1801), who was a Member of Parliament, meaning he helped make laws for the country.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Holme Pierrepont
