St Giles' Church, Darlton facts for kids

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St Giles' Church, Darlton
53°15′13.33″N 0°50′1.82″W / 53.2537028°N 0.8338389°W / 53.2537028; -0.8338389
Location	Darlton
Country	England
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	St Giles
Architecture
Functional status	Redundant
Heritage designation	Grade II* listed
Specifications
Bells	3 Db (Unringable)
Tenor bell weight	5.5cwt
Administration
Parish	Darlton
Deanery	Bassetlaw and Bawtry
Archdeaconry	Newark
Diocese	Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Province	York

St Giles' Church in Darlton, England, is a very old and special building. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special heritage protection called Grade II* listed. This means it's a building of more than special interest.

History of St Giles' Church

How Old Is the Church?

The history of St Giles' Church goes way back to the early 1200s. That's over 800 years ago! Imagine all the events and people this church has seen throughout the centuries.

Changes Over Time

Like many old buildings, St Giles' Church has been changed and updated over the years. In 1863, parts of the church were rebuilt. This work was done by an architect named Thomas Chambers Hine. He worked on the chancel (the area around the altar) and the nave (the main part of the church where people sit).

Other Important Features

The area around the church, called the churchyard, also has some interesting historical items. There are three old stone tombs, known as chest tombs, which are also protected as Grade II listed structures. This means they are important historical features.

Even the gate at the entrance to the churchyard, called a lychgate, and the walls around the churchyard are also Grade II listed. These protections help make sure these historical parts of the church are kept safe for future generations.

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