St Giles' Church, Cromwell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Giles' Church, Cromwell |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St. Giles |
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| Parish | Cromwell, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Giles' Church, Cromwell is a beautiful old church located in Cromwell, Nottinghamshire. It's a parish church, which means it serves the local community and is part of the Church of England.
This church is very special! It's been given a Grade I listed status. This means the government recognizes it as a building of amazing architectural design and great historical importance.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
St. Giles' Church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. While it's an ancient building, it was carefully updated and fixed up between 1873 and 1876. This work was done by a person named Ewan Christian.
Most of the church was built in the 1200s, which is known as the 13th century. The tall, impressive tower you see was added later, around the year 1427.
The Church's Music: Its Pipe Organ
Inside St. Giles' Church, you'll find a small pipe organ. It's a single manual organ, which means it has one main keyboard for playing. If you're interested in learning more about this specific organ, you can find details on a special website called the National Pipe Organ Register.
St. Giles' Place in the Community
St. Giles' Church is part of a group of churches that work together in the area. This group includes:
- St. Andrew's Church, Caunton
- St. Giles' Church, Cromwell
- Holy Rood Church, Ossington
- St. Laurence's Church, Norwell
Want to Learn More?
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Cromwell, Nottinghamshire
