St Katherine's Church, Teversal facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SK 48339 61902 |
| Location | Buttery Lane, Teversal, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | http://www.skegbyparish.org.uk/ |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | St. Catherine |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 12 October 1988 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stone, slate / lead roof |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Skegby |
| Deanery | Newstead |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Katherine's Church is a historic church located on Buttery Lane in Teversal, Nottinghamshire, England. It is an active church that belongs to the Church of England. It's a 'parish church,' which means it serves the local community.
This church is very special! It's listed as a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in England. St Katherine's Church is one of three churches in its local group, along with St Andrew's Church, Skegby and All Saints' Church, Stanton Hill.
The church was first built a very long time ago, in the 12th and 13th centuries. That's over 800 years ago! Inside, you can still see parts from the 1600s and 1700s that haven't been changed. For example, there's a special seating area called the Molyneux pew. It has a roof held up by unique 'barley-sugar' columns.
History of the Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. It has a special connection to the family of the Earl of Carnarvon, who used it as their family church for many years.
The Church Bells
St Katherine's Church has some very old bells. One of them, the third bell, is one of the oldest in all of Nottinghamshire. It was made in 1551, which means it's over 470 years old!
Special Monuments
Inside the church, you can find old stone memorials called ledger stones. These are flat stones placed on the floor or wall to remember people who have passed away.
- There are two very old ledger stones for Roger Greenhalghe, who died in 1562, and his wife Anne Babington, who died in 1538.
- You can also see several monuments dedicated to members of the Molyneux Baronets family. These include memorials for:
- Sir Francis Molyneux, who died in 1674.
- Sir John Molyneux, who died in 1691.
- Another Sir John Molyneux, who died in 1741.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Teversal
