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St Giles' Church, Cropwell Bishop
St Giles Church, Cropwell Bishop, Notts. (geograph 3811953).jpg
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 in England. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England. This beautiful building is very old and important. It has been given a special "Grade I listed" status. This means it's considered an outstanding example of architecture and history.

History of St Giles' Church

This church has parts that are very old, going back to the 13th century. Most of the church you see today was built in the 14th century. Imagine how many people have visited this church over hundreds of years!

What the Church Looks Like

St Giles' Church has several main parts. It has a central area called the nave. On either side of the nave are the north and south aisles. There is also a south porch where people enter. The chancel is the part of the church near the altar.

The Church Tower and Bells

The church also has a tall tower. This tower was built around the year 1450. Inside the tower, there are six bells. These bells have been added or changed over many years:

  • One bell is from the 16th century.
  • Two bells are from 1669 and 1757.
  • A fourth bell was remade in 1905.
  • A fifth bell was added in the same year, 1905.
  • The newest bell, called the treble bell, was put in place in 1981.
Door Frame Clock by Richard Roe of 1694 (2)
This old clock from the church is now in the Nottingham Industrial Museum.

The Old Church Clock

For over 200 years, from 1694 to 1906, St Giles' Church had a special clock. This clock was made by a famous clockmaker named Richard Roe. You can't see the clock at the church anymore. It is now kept safe and displayed at the Nottingham Industrial Museum.

St Giles' Church Today

St Giles' Church in Cropwell Bishop is part of a group of churches. This group is called the Wiverton group of parishes. A parish is like a local area that a church serves.

Churches in the Wiverton Group

The Wiverton group includes several other churches nearby:

Currently, the church is looking for a new leader or priest. This means the position of "rector" is vacant.

See also

  • Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
  • Listed buildings in Cropwell Bishop

Source

  • Clare Hartwell, Nikolaus Pevsner and Elizabeth Williamson: The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire, Yale University Press, 2020
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