St Lawrence's Church, Gotham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Lawrence’s Church, Gotham |
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St. Lawrence’s Church, Gotham
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| 52°51′56.59″N 1°12′17.81″W / 52.8657194°N 1.2049472°W | |
| Location | Gotham, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Low Church / Evangelical |
| Website | 453churches.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Lawrence |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Gotham |
| Deanery | West Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Lawrence's Church in Gotham is a very old and important church located in Gotham, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's considered one of the most historically significant buildings in the country. The church is part of the Church of England.
This church is one of five churches known as "The 453 Churches." They got this name because they are all located near the A453 road. The other churches in this group are:
- St. George's Church, Barton in Fabis
- St. Winifred's Church, Kingston on Soar
- Holy Trinity Church, Ratcliffe-on-Soar
- All Saints’ Church, Thrumpton
History of St. Lawrence's Church
This church has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. That means it was first built over 700 years ago! Over the years, it has been cared for and updated. It was restored in 1789 and repaired again in 1869.
In 1848, a new clock was added to the church tower. This clock was designed and built by a person named Reuben Bosworth. It cost £70, which was a lot of money back then! The clock had two faces, so people could see the time from the town street and from the road leading to Nottingham.
St. Lawrence's Church is the largest of "The 453 Churches." In 2010, the inside of the church was changed to make it a flexible space. This means it can be used for many different events throughout the year, not just church services.
Memorials in the Church
Inside the church, you can find many old memorials. These are special plaques or stones that remember people who lived long ago. Some of the people remembered here include:
- Anne Borrow, who passed away in 1799
- Thomas Borrow, who passed away in 1773
- John Barrow, 1707
- Isaac Barrow, 1745
- Samuel Martin, 1775
- Gergii Loxcroete, 1619
- John Bridges, 1710
- John Foxcroft, 1662
- John St. Andrew and his wife, 1625
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Gotham, Nottinghamshire
