St Leodegarius Church, Basford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Leodegarius Church, Basford |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.wearewoven.church/stleos |
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| Dedication | Leodegar |
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| Parish | St Leodegarius with St Aidan Old Basford |
| Deanery | Nottingham North |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Leodegarius Church in Old Basford is a special church that belongs to the Church of England. It's considered a very important building, so it has a special "Grade II* listed" status. This means it's protected because of its history and unique design.
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History of St Leodegarius Church
How Old is the Church?
Parts of St Leodegarius Church are very old. The area where the altar is, called the chancel, was built around the 1180s. That's over 800 years ago! The south side of the church, known as the south arcade, was added around 1250. The south aisle and the porch were built about 1340.
Changes Over Time
The church has been changed and rebuilt many times. Between 1858 and 1859, a big project called a "Victorian restoration" happened. This means the church was repaired and updated to look new again. Arthur Wilson led this work. In 1859, the church tower fell down, and Thomas Allom rebuilt it.
Other Churches in the Area
Over the years, new churches were also built nearby. In 1856, Christ Church, Cinderhill was created in the same area. Later, in 1905, St. Aidan's Church, Basford was also built.
Unique Name
St Leodegarius Church is quite special because of its name. It is one of only four churches in all of England named after Saint Leodegarius. The other three churches are in Ashby St Ledgers, Hunston in West Sussex, and Wyberton.
Old Tomb in the Churchyard
In the churchyard, on the south side, there is an old stone tomb. This tomb, called a chest tomb, dates back to the 1600s. It is also a "Grade II listed" item, meaning it's an important historical structure.
Church Bells
The church tower holds a set of 8 bells. These bells were made by a company called John Taylor and Co in Loughborough in 1921. They were put in place as a special memorial to the brave men from Basford who lost their lives in World War One.
Church Organ
The church used to have an organ that was put in by Henry Jones in 1902. Sadly, this organ was destroyed in a fire in 1974. A new organ, made by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd, was installed in 1977 to replace the old one.
Services and Events
- Sunday 10.30am Eucharist or Service of the Word.
Contact Information
You can contact the Church Office by calling 0115 929 8899.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Basford ward)
