St Giles's Church, Cropwell Bishop facts for kids

Quick facts for kids St Giles' Church, Cropwell Bishop
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Broad Church
Website	www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/saint-giles-cropwell-bishop/
History
Dedication	St Giles
Administration
Parish	Cropwell Bishop
Diocese	Southwell and Nottingham
Province	York

St Giles' Church in Cropwell Bishop is a historic Church of England church located in the village of Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire, England. This amazing building is considered a Grade I listed site. This means it's recognized by the government as being very important for its special architecture and history.

The Church's Long History

This church has been standing for a very long time! Some parts of it, like the arched walkways inside, were built in the 1200s. Most of the church you see today was built in the 1300s.

What the Church Looks Like

St Giles' Church has several main parts. It has a central area called the nave, and on either side, there are north and south aisles. There's also a south porch, which is an entrance area, and a chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is.

The Church Tower and Bells

The church also has a tall tower that was built around the year 1450. This tower is home to six bells. One of these bells is very old, dating back to the 1500s! Two other bells were made in 1669 and 1757. A fourth bell was remade in 1905, and a fifth was added in the same year. The newest bell, called the treble bell, was put in place in 1981.

An old clock from the church, now in a museum

The Old Church Clock

For many years, from 1694 to 1906, St Giles' Church had a special clock made by a clockmaker named Richard Roe. This old clock is no longer at the church. You can now see it preserved and on display at the Nottingham Industrial Museum.

St Giles' Church Today

St Giles' Church in Cropwell Bishop is part of a group of churches called the Wiverton group. This group includes several other churches in nearby villages.

Churches in the Wiverton Group

• St Andrew's Church, Langar
• All Saints' Church, Granby
• Holy Trinity Church, Tythby
• St John's Church, Colston Bassett
• St Mary's Church, Barnstone (This church is not currently being used for services.)
• St Michael and All Angels' Church, Elton on the Hill

Currently, the church is looking for a new leader, as the position for the main priest is vacant.