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 | |
| 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 historic church located in Carlton in Lindrick, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England and is recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it is a very important historical site. The church is found in the South Carlton area of Carlton.
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Exploring the Church's History
This church is one of the oldest religious buildings in Nottinghamshire. It was first built way back in the 7th century! That's over 1300 years ago.
What Makes St John's Church Special?
The church has many old parts that show its long history.
- Norman Architecture: The church tower was built during the early Norman period. The arches in the tower and the chancel (the area near the altar) are also from the Norman era.
- Unique Design: The northern part of the church's main hall (called the arcade) shows a style known as Transitional Norman. The southern part was built to look similar.
- Ancient Features: Inside, you can find a font (a basin for baptisms) that is also Norman. There is also a beautiful alabaster carving from the 15th century.
Who Does the Church Serve Today?
St John's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It works together with St Luke's Church, Langold and St Mark's Church, Oldcotes. All these churches belong to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
The Church Clock
The church has an interesting story about its clock. For more than 20 years, the old clock did not work.
When Was the New Clock Installed?
In 1851, a new clock was put in place. It was a gift from Robert Ramsden Esq.
Who Built the Clock?
The new clock was made by a company called Whitehurst of Derby.
What Was the Clock Like?
This clock had two faces made of painted metal. It also had a pendulum that weighed about 140 pounds (1.25 cwt). The weight that made the clock run was even heavier, at about 588 pounds (5.25 cwt).
More to Discover
If you are interested in other important buildings in the area, you can check out these lists:
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Carlton in Lindrick
