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St George the Martyr's Church, North & South Clifton facts for kids
St George's Church, North and South Clifton | |
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![]() St George's Church, North and South Clifton
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53°13′55.560″N 0°46′30.414″W / 53.23210000°N 0.77511500°W | |
Location | North and South Clifton, Nottinghamshire |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
History | |
Dedication | St George the Martyr |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
Administration | |
Parish | Langford |
Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
Archdeaconry | Newark |
Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St George's Church, located in the villages of North Clifton and South Clifton in Nottinghamshire, England, is a very old and special building. It is a Church of England parish church, meaning it serves the local community. This church is dedicated to St George the Martyr, a famous saint.
The church is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is considered a very important historical building in England. It has special architectural or historical interest.
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History of St George's Church
The history of St George's Church goes back a long way. It was first built in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Imagine all the events and people this church has seen over the centuries.
What is a Parish Church?
A parish church is a church that serves a specific local area, called a parish. St George's Church is part of a larger group of parishes. These churches work together in the local area.
Churches in the Group
St George's Church is connected to several other churches in nearby villages. This group includes:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
- St Giles' Church, Holme
- St Cecilia's Church, Girton
- All Saints' Church, Harby
- 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
These churches often share resources and work together on community projects.
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See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in North Clifton