St John the Evangelist's Church, Carlton in Lindrick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St John the Evangelist's Church, Carlton in Lindrick |
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St John the Evangelist's Church, Carlton in Lindrick
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| 53°20′55.1″N 1°7′4.9″W / 53.348639°N 1.118028°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 58826 83902 |
| Location | Carlton in Lindrick |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | stjohnscil.org.uk |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St John the Evangelist's Church is a very old and important church located in Carlton in Lindrick, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is considered a building of exceptional historical or architectural importance.
The church is in the South Carlton area of Carlton in Lindrick. It is important not to confuse it with St John the Baptist's Church in South Carlton, Lincolnshire.
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History of the Church
How Old is St John's?
St John the Evangelist's Church is incredibly old! It was first built in the 7th century. This makes it one of the very first churches ever built in Nottinghamshire. Imagine, it has been standing for over 1,300 years!
Norman Architecture
Many parts of the church show a style called "Norman." This style was popular after the Normans came to England in 1066. The church's tower, which is the tall part, was built in the early Norman period. The arches inside the church, especially in the tower and the chancel (the area near the altar), are also Norman.
The church has a special stone basin called a font, which is used for baptisms. This font is also from the Norman period. You can also see a beautiful carving made of alabaster, a soft white stone, which dates back to the 15th century.
Church Community
St John's Church works together with two other churches: St Luke's Church, Langold and St Mark's Church, Oldcotes. Together, they form a "joint parish." A parish is like a local church community area. All these churches are part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, which is a larger church region.
The Church Clock
For more than 20 years, the old clock at St John's Church did not work. But in 1851, a new clock was put in! It was a gift from a person named Robert Ramsden Esq. The clock was built by a company called Whitehurst of Derby.
This new clock had two round faces made of painted metal. It also had a pendulum, which is a swinging weight that helps keep time. The pendulum weighed about 140 pounds (63 kg). The clock also had a "driving weight" that made it work, and this weight was very heavy, about 588 pounds (267 kg)!
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Carlton in Lindrick
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