St Laurence's Church, Gonalston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Laurence's Church, Gonalston |
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St Laurence's Church, Gonalston
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| 53°1′12.36″N 0°59′4.5″W / 53.0201000°N 0.984583°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 68219 47463 |
| Location | Gonalston |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Laurence |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Gonalston |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Laurence's Church in Gonalston is a historic church in England. It's a special building that has been given a 'Grade II listed' status. This means it's an important building that is protected because of its history and architecture. This church is part of the Church of England.
About St Laurence's Church
A Look at Its Past
This church has a long history, dating back to the 14th century. That's over 600 years ago! Imagine all the history it has seen. Much of what you see today was rebuilt in 1843 by an architect named Thomas Chambers Hine.
St Laurence's Church is part of a group of churches that work together in a joint parish. These include:
Special Memorials Inside
Inside the church, you can find some interesting old memorials. These include three stone statues, called effigies, from the early 14th century. They are a bit damaged but still show important people from the Heriz family.
Two of the statues are of knights with their legs crossed. This was a common way to show knights in medieval times. The third statue is of Lady Mathilda, wearing a special head covering called a wimple. Her head rests under a fancy arch decorated with leaves.
See also
- Listed buildings in Gonalston
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