St George's Church, Barton in Fabis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George's Church, Barton in Fabis |
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| 52°53′23″N 01°13′30″W / 52.88972°N 1.22500°W | |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Low Church / Evangelical |
| Website | 453churches.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. George |
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| Parish | Barton in Fabis |
| Deanery | West Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St George's Church is a special church in Barton in Fabis, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very old and has a lot of interesting history.
A Look Back in Time
St George's Church is a very old building, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is so important that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is one of the most important historical buildings in England!
The church was updated in 1855 by an architect named Thomas Chambers Hine. This kind of update is called a Victorian restoration. It means parts of the church were repaired or changed to look like they might have in Victorian times.
Later, between 1931 and 1934, the roof of the main part of the church (the nave) and its edge (parapet) were fixed. This work cost £725. It was done by architect Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott and builder Thomas Long.
The church is also famous for a special tomb inside. It is made of alabaster and dates from 1616. On the tomb, there are statues of William and Tabitha Sacheverell lying down.
Church Connections
St George's Church is part of a group of five churches. They are known as "The 453 Churches" because they are all located near the A453 road.
The other churches in this group are:
- St. Lawrence's Church, Gotham
- St. Winifred's Church, Kingston on Soar
- Holy Trinity Church, Ratcliffe-on-Soar
- All Saints’ Church, Thrumpton
The Church Organ
The church has a large pipe organ with two keyboards. It was built in 1893 by Alexander Young. This organ was moved to St George's Church in 1965. It used to be in Wincham Methodist Church. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register website.
Church Bells
The tall tower at the west end of the church holds a set of six bells. These bells can be rung together to make music.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Barton in Fabis
