St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham facts for kids
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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 | |
| Location | Collingham, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Collingham |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St John the Baptist's Church, Collingham is a very old and important church located in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered to be of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
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History of St John the Baptist's Church
This church has a long history, dating all the way back to the 12th century. Imagine how many events and people it has seen over hundreds of years!
Early Renovations (1800s)
The church has been carefully looked after and improved many times. In 1846, the Rector (the main priest), Rev. Joseph Mayor, led some important restoration work. This means parts of the church were repaired and made to look new again.
More big changes happened between 1862 and 1863. An architect named J. H. Hakewill was in charge. During this time:
- An old gallery inside the church was removed.
- The arches were repaired.
- The walls of the chancel (the area around the altar) were made taller.
- A new wooden roof was added.
- The walls were covered with stucco, a type of plaster.
- Old memorial tablets were fixed.
- The windows got new cathedral glass, which is a special type of patterned glass.
- New stone decorations were put in.
- A new pulpit (where sermons are given) and lectern (where readings are done) were installed, made from pine wood. The altar rail was made from oak.
- Metal plates showing the Ten Commandments were put on the walls.
- New wooden benches were placed in the main part of the church, matching some that were put in earlier.
Later Restorations
The church tower was also restored in 1886, making sure it stayed strong. Further improvements were made to the church in 1890, continuing the tradition of caring for this historic building.
Leaders of the Church
The church has had many leaders, called incumbents, over the centuries. These are the priests who have been in charge of the church and its community. Here are some of them:
- Walter, clerk 1186
- Geoffrey c. 1200–1216
- Giles of Alderton until 1262
- Giles de Erdyngton 1262–1269
- Richard of Rowell 1269
- John of Drax 1298
- William of London c. 1344
- William de Northalston 1336
- William Trivet
- Thomas de London 1349
- Thomas de Duffeton 1349
- Mr Richard de Rouille 1352
- William of Hauley 1354
- John of Dronsfield 1361
- Simon of Morcote 1364
- Nicholas de Barton 1366
- Mr John de Wytlesey 1405
- John Markanut
- Henry Swayne 1425
- John Floure 1445
- Thomas Curtes
- Thomas Magnus 1498
- Mr William Webbe 1504
- Robert Floyd 1523
- William Arsheleye 1557–1577
- Brian Barton 1577–1626
- George Alsopp 1626–1640
- Joseph Rhodes 1640
- Richard Farren 1640–1641
- Christopher Pickard 1641 onwards
- William Towers 1662–1665
- Thomas Hunt 1665–1667
- John Whitehall 1667–1668
- William Moulton 1668–1706
- William Malton 1706–1722
- Matthew Bradford 1722–1751
- John Fisher 1751–1752
- Robert Burne 1752–1791
- William Mackenzie 1791–1794
- John Porter 1795
- John Todhunter 1795–1803
- Christopher Wilson 1803–1807
- Joseph S Pratt 1807–1813
- Joseph Mayor 1813–1860
- Charles B Lowe 1860–1866
- Henry Mackenzie 1866–1871
- George William Fosbery 1871–1906
- Albert James Maxwell 1907–1937 (formerly vicar of St Thomas' Church, Derby)
- Graham H L Douglas Lane 1938–1968
- Rupert John Stevens 1968–1985
- Edward John Widdows 1985–1993
- Alistair Aberdein Conn 1993–2004
- William David Milner 2004–2013
- David Yabbacombe 2013 to the present
Church Groupings
St John the Baptist's Church in Collingham is part of a larger group of churches, working together in the local area. This group includes:
- 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
Musical Instruments
The Organ
The church has had several organs over the years. In 1863, the existing organ was made larger by a company called Forster and Andrews. Later, in 1883, a completely new organ was installed. This one was built by Wordsworth and Maskell, another well-known company that made church organs.
The Bells
The church has a set of five bells. These bells were made in 1841 by a bell founder named Thomas Mears. They have been ringing out across Collingham for a very long time!
More Information
If you want to learn more about historic buildings like this church, you can check out these links:
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Collingham, Nottinghamshire
