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, Old Basford is a special parish church in the Church of England. People often call it St Leos.
This church is very important! It has a special status called "Grade II* listed" by the government. This means it's a particularly significant building, like a historical treasure, and is more important than just a local building.
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About St Leodegarius Church
A Look at Its History
The oldest parts of St Leodegarius Church are very old indeed! The area where the main altar is, called the chancel, was built around the 1180s. The south arcade, which is a row of arches, was added around 1250. Later, the south aisle (a side part of the church) and the porch were built around 1340.
Over the years, the church has been changed and rebuilt quite a bit. Between 1858 and 1859, a lot of work was done by Arthur Wilson. Then, in 1859, the church tower sadly fell down! It was rebuilt by Thomas Allom. This period of rebuilding is often called "Victorian restoration."
St Leodegarius Church is quite unique. It's one of only four churches in England named after Saint Leodegarius. The other three are in Ashby St Ledgers, Hunston in West Sussex, and Wyberton.
Outside the church, in the churchyard, there's an old stone chest tomb from the 1600s. It's also a "Grade II listed" structure, meaning it's historically important too.
The 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 are very special because they were put there to remember the brave men from Basford who lost their lives in World War One. When you hear them ring, it's a way of honoring their memory.
The Church Organ
St Leodegarius Church used to have an organ that was put in back in 1902. But sadly, this organ was destroyed in an attack in 1974. A few years later, in 1977, a new organ was installed by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd, so the church could have music again.
Visiting the Church
Services and Events
You can join in with services at the church.
- Sunday at 10:30 AM: There's usually a Eucharist service or a Service of the Word.
How to Contact Us
If you need to get in touch with the church, you can call the Church Office.
- Telephone: 0115 929 8899
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Basford ward)
