St Margaret's Church, Owthorpe facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Margaret’s Church, Owthorpe |
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St Margaret’s Church, Owthorpe
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| 52°53′39.25″N 1°00′7.49″W / 52.8942361°N 1.0020806°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 67234 33439 |
| Location | Owthorpe |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Margaret of Antioch |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Owthorpe |
| Deanery | East Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Margaret's Church, Owthorpe is a historic church located in the small village of Owthorpe, in Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England and is a special building known as a Grade II* listed church. This means it is a very important historical building.
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About St Margaret's Church
St Margaret's Church is dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch. It stands in a quiet area, surrounded by farmland, a little way from the main village. A low wall surrounds the church, and it is next to where a large manor house once stood. You can reach the church by following a public footpath, which is a narrow grassy track.
History of the Church Building
Some parts of St Margaret's Church are very old, dating back to the 12th century. This means they are over 800 years old! The church has changed a lot over the centuries. It was rebuilt around the year 1650. The north wall of the church is an original part of the first, larger building.
Inside the church, you can see an interesting wooden pulpit. It has three levels and a special canopy from the Jacobean period (the early 1600s). This pulpit is still used today.
In 1680, the church got a new clock. It was made by a famous clockmaker named Richard Roe from a nearby village called Epperstone.
The church also has an octagonal (eight-sided) stone font. This is where babies are baptized. Experts believe it was made in the 15th century, which is over 500 years ago. There is also a wooden screen inside that separates the main part of the church (the nave) from the altar area (the chancel). People say this screen came from Owthorpe Hall, a grand house that used to be in the village.
Church Restorations
The church has been repaired and updated several times. It was restored in 1888 and again in 1905. During the 1905 restoration, the plaster ceiling was removed. This showed the wooden roof beams, which had been hidden. The stone around the windows was also fixed, and new glass was put in. These repairs were done by architects Arthur Brewill and Basil Baily.
Important People
- Colonel John Hutchinson (died September 11, 1664): He was a famous person from English history. He was a soldier and politician during the English Civil War. He lived at Owthorpe Hall.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Owthorpe
