St James' Church, Halloughton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St James' Church, Halloughton |
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St James' Church, Halloughton
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| 53°3′32.7″N 0°58′15.64″W / 53.059083°N 0.9710111°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 69040 51810 |
| Location | Halloughton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St James |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Halloughton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St James' Church in Halloughton is a special old church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a "Grade II listed" status. This means it is a building of special historical interest. It is located in the village of Halloughton.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
St James' Church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1200s. That's the 13th century. Imagine all the history this building has seen!
Making it New Again
Over many years, buildings get old and need repairs. This church was carefully fixed up between 1879 and 1882. A famous architect named Ewan Christian led this big project. He helped make sure the church stayed strong and beautiful.
Sharing a Parish
A "parish" is like a local church community. St James' Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its community with a few other churches nearby. These churches work together.
The churches in this joint parish are:
More to Explore
- Listed buildings in Halloughton
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