St Mark's Church, Mansfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mark's Church, Mansfield |
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St Mark's Church, Mansfield, from Nottingham Road
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OS grid reference | SK 53770 60448 |
Location | Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire |
Country | England |
Denomination | Church of England |
Churchmanship | High Church / Affirming Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 1897 |
Dedication | St Mark |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
Designated | 22 October 1986 |
Architect(s) | Temple Lushington Moore |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Gothic |
Specifications | |
Materials | Stone, slate roof |
Administration | |
Parish | Mansfield |
Deanery | Mansfield |
Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Newark |
Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
Province | York |
St. Mark's Church is a beautiful old church located on Nottingham Road in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England. It is an active Church of England church, meaning it's still used for services and community events today.
The church is an important historical building. It is officially recognized as a Grade II* listed building. This means it's a very special building that needs to be protected because of its history and architecture.
Right behind the main church building, you'll find the church hall. This hall is also a Grade II listed building, showing its historical value too.
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History of St. Mark's Church
When Was St. Mark's Church Built?
St. Mark's Church was built a long time ago, in 1897. A famous architect named Temple Lushington Moore designed it. He was known for creating many beautiful churches.
Art and Music in the Church
Stained Glass Windows: Stories in Light
Inside the church, you can see two amazing stained glass windows at the west end. These windows were made by an artist called Charles Eamer Kempe. Stained glass windows often tell stories from the Bible or show important figures.
The Church Organ: A Musical Journey
The church has a large organ that was first built in 1900 by Brindley & Foster. Over the years, it has been updated and repaired several times to keep it sounding great.
- In 1955, Henry Willis and Sons worked on it.
- Midland Organ Builders helped in 1974.
- More recently, Anthony Herrod made improvements.
- A big rebuilding project was completed in 2014 by Henry Groves.
Outside the Church: Memorials and Railings
The War Memorial: Remembering Heroes
In the churchyard, there is a special war memorial. It stands with railings about 1 meter south of the church. This memorial is also a Grade II listed structure. It helps us remember people who served and sacrificed.
Images for kids
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Mansfield (outer areas)
- List of new churches by Temple Moore