St Giles' Church, Ollerton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Giles' Church, Ollerton |
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St Giles' Church, Ollerton
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| 53°11′55.56″N 1°1′20.84″W / 53.1987667°N 1.0224556°W | |
| Location | Ollerton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Giles |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Ollerton with Boughton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
St Giles’ Church, Ollerton is an old church located in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade II listed building. This means it is an important historical building that needs to be protected.
History of St Giles' Church
The church building was first built around the year 1790. This makes it over 230 years old!
In 1875, a brand new clock was put into the church tower. This clock was made by a company called Thwaites & Reed. It was a special clock that could play "Cambridge quarter chimes." These chimes play a short tune every 15 minutes.
Church Community
St Giles' Church is part of a larger church community, known as a joint parish. It works together with two other churches in the area:
More to Explore
If you are interested in other important buildings in the area, you can look up Listed buildings in Ollerton and Boughton.
