St Mark's, Winshill facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's Church, Winshill |
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A view of St Mark's from the south
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | https://www.stmarkswinshill.co.uk |
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| Dedication | St Mark |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Derby |
| Province | Province of Canterbury |
St Mark's Church is a special building in Winshill, a part of Burton upon Trent in England. It's a Church of England church, which means it's part of the main Christian church in England. This church serves the local community of Winshill. It is also part of the Diocese of Derby, which is a larger area managed by a bishop.
The church stands on a high spot in Winshill, looking over Burton upon Trent. You can see it from far away along the River Trent valley. It's a very important building, officially listed as a Grade II building. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.
St Mark's Church first opened its doors in 1869. It was designed by an architect named Edward Holmes. A wealthy brewer named John Gretton paid for the church to be built. The church was made in a style called Gothic Revival, which looks like older medieval churches. It has a main hall (nave), side sections (aisles), a special area for the altar (chancel), and a tall tower with a pointed roof (spire).
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The Church's History and Diocese
When St Mark's Church was built, Winshill was still part of Derbyshire. This meant it belonged to the Archdeaconry of Derby. An archdeaconry is a part of a diocese. At first, this area was part of the Diocese of Lichfield.
Later, in 1884, the Archdeaconry of Derby moved to a new diocese called the Diocese of Southwell. Then, on July 7, 1927, the Archdeaconries of Derby and Chesterfield officially became the Diocese of Derby. St Mark's Church has been part of the Diocese of Derby ever since.
Working with Other Churches
St Mark's Church works closely with another church called St Wystan's in Bretby. If a month has five weeks, these two churches hold a special combined service together. This means people from both churches can worship together.
Famous Burials at St Mark's
The churchyard at St Mark's is a resting place for many people. One very famous person buried here is William Harold Coltman. He was a hero from the First World War.
William Harold Coltman received many awards for his bravery. These include the Victoria Cross (the highest award for bravery), the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) with a Bar (meaning he earned it twice), and the Military Medal (MM) with a Bar. He is buried alongside his wife, Eleanor.
The Church Bells
The tower of St Mark's Church has a set of six bells. These bells were made by a famous company called Taylor's of Loughborough. The bells have different sizes and weights, making different sounds. The smallest bell weighs about 7.5 hundredweight (cwt), and the largest weighs about 18.5 cwt. All together, the bells weigh over 67 cwt.
These bells are rung every Sunday for church services. They are also rung for special events like weddings and funerals. Sometimes, groups of bell ringers, called campanologists, visit to ring the bells too.
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St Mark's Church
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The view from the eastern gates of St Mark's
