St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham |
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St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham
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| 53°8′32.84″N 0°45′59.72″W / 53.1424556°N 0.7665889°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 82665 61311 |
| Location | Collingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Collingham |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St John the Baptist's Church in Collingham is a very old and important church in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a 'Grade I listed' building. This means it's a special historical place that is protected because of its unique architecture and history.
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History of the Church Building
The church building is incredibly old, dating all the way back to the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago! Over the centuries, it has been looked after and updated many times.
Early Restoration Work
In 1846, the church had some important repair work done by the Rector, Reverend Joseph Mayor. This was a big project to keep the old building in good shape.
Major Changes in the 1860s
More big changes happened between 1862 and 1863. A person named J. H. Hakewill led this work. During this time, an old gallery inside the church was taken out. The beautiful arches were fixed, and the walls in the chancel (the area near the altar) were made taller. A brand new wooden roof was also put in place.
Other updates included smoothing the walls with a special plaster called stucco. Old memorial tablets were cleaned and repaired. The windows got new glass, and new stone decorations were added. Inside, a new pulpit (where sermons are given) and a lectern (where readings are done) were installed, both made of pine wood. The rail around the altar was made from oak. Even the Ten Commandments were put on zinc tablets on the walls. New wooden benches were also added for people to sit on during services.
Later Updates to the Church
The church tower, which is a tall part of the building, was repaired in 1886. Then, in 1890, even more restoration work was done to keep the church strong and beautiful for future generations.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local area that a church serves. St John the Baptist's Church is part of a group of parishes. This means it works together with other nearby churches.
Churches in the Collingham Parish Group
The churches that are part of this group include:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Langford
- St Giles' Church, Holme
- St Cecilia's Church, Girton
- All Saints' Church, Harby
- St George the Martyr's Church, North & South Clifton
- All Saints' Church, Collingham
- St Helena's Church, South Scarle
- Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
- St Helen's Church, Thorney
- All Saints' Church, Winthorpe
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. Organs are large instruments that make sound using air flowing through pipes. The organ at St John the Baptist's Church was made bigger in 1863 by a company called Forster and Andrews. Later, in 1883, a completely new organ was put in. This new instrument was built by Wordsworth and Maskell.
The Church Bells
Churches often have bells that ring out for services or special events. St John the Baptist's Church has a set of five bells. These bells were made in 1841 by a bell founder named Thomas Mears. They have been ringing in Collingham for over 180 years!
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Collingham, Nottinghamshire
