St John's Church, Colston Bassett facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John's Church, Colston Bassett |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.wivertoninthevale.co.uk/saint-john-the-divine-colston-bassett/ |
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| Dedication | St. John |
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| Parish | Colston Bassett |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St John's Church in Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire, is a special place of worship for the Church of England. It's considered a very important building because of its history and design. The government has given it a "Grade II listed" status, which means it's protected for its architectural or historical value.
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History of St John's Church
St John's Church wasn't the first church in Colston Bassett. The current building was finished in 1892. It was designed by an architect named Arthur Brewill. A local leader, Robert Millington Knowles, who lived at Colston Bassett Hall, asked for the church to be built.
Restoration and Reopening
Unfortunately, the first building work wasn't very good. The church soon needed repairs and improvements. This restoration started in 1934 and was led by Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott. The church officially reopened on August 12, 1936. The Bishop of Southwell, Henry Mosley, was there for the special event. At the same time, a new vicar, Reverend John Booth, began his work at the church.
The Older St Mary's Church
Before St John's was built, there was an even older church dedicated to St Mary. This church was further away from the village and eventually fell into ruin. You can still see many parts of the old St Mary's church today. These remains are even more important, as they are "Grade I listed." This means they are of exceptional interest.
Periods of St Mary's Church
The remains of St Mary's Church show different styles from many periods. You can see parts from the Anglo-Saxon times, which are very old. There are also sections from the Norman period. Later, the church grew much larger during the Gothic period, reaching its biggest size around 1470. Finally, there are some parts from the Georgian era. Even though the church is ruined, its churchyard is still used today.
St John's Place in the Community
St John's Church, Colston Bassett, is part of a group of churches called the Wiverton group. This means it works together with several other local churches.
Churches in the Wiverton Group
The Wiverton group includes these churches:
- St Andrew's Church, Langar
- St Giles's Church, Cropwell Bishop
- All Saints' Church, Granby
- Holy Trinity Church, Tythby
- St Mary's Church, Barnstone (This church is no longer used for services.)
- St Michael and All Angels' Church, Elton on the Hill
The Old Rectory Building
The Old Rectory is a historic house near the church. A rectory is usually where the rector or priest of a church used to live. This building dates back to 1834 and was designed by Henry Moses Wood.
See also
- Listed buildings in Colston Bassett
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