St John the Baptist Church, Clarborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Baptist's Church, Clarborough |
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St John the Baptist's Church, Clarborough
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| 53°20′29.46″N 0°53′56.63″W / 53.3415167°N 0.8990639°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 73462 83279 |
| Location | Clarborough |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | cwchurch.btck.co.uk |
| History | |
| Dedication | St John the Baptist |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Clarborough |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St John the Baptist's Church is a historic Church of England church located in Clarborough, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a very important building, recognized with a special "Grade I listed" status. This means it's considered one of the most important historical buildings in the country.
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A Look Back in Time
How Old is the Church?
This church is really old! It was first built way back in the 13th century, which means sometime in the 1200s. Imagine, that's over 700 years ago! In 1874, the church was carefully repaired and updated by an architect named James Fowler from Louth.
Early Mentions and Beginnings
Even though the famous Domesday Book from 1086 doesn't mention a church in Clarborough, we know there was one by 1103. That's because a person named William de Lovetot gave half of its income to another church.
The actual building of the church we see today started around 1258. At that time, Sewal de Bovil, who was the Archbishop of York, made rules about what the vicar (the local priest) of Clarborough should receive. This included income from the altar, land next to the churchyard, and a portion of the crops or earnings from the town.
The Church's Founding
The parish church of St John the Baptist was officially founded in 1260. This church, along with a nearby farm called Manor Farm, became the main center of the village. It has been an important part of the community ever since.
The Ancient Yew Tree
In the churchyard, there's a very old yew tree. Some people believe this tree might be over 1,000 years old! Imagine all the history that tree has seen.
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St John the Baptist's Church, Clarborough
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