St Martin's Church, North Leverton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Martin's Church, North Leverton |
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St Martin's Church, North Leverton
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| 53°19′51.19″N 0°49′16.41″W / 53.3308861°N 0.8212250°W | |
| Location | North Leverton |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Martin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | North Leverton with Habblesthorpe |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Martin's Church in North Leverton is a very old and important church. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it has a "Grade I listed" status. This means it is one of the most important historic buildings in all of England.
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A Look Back in Time
When Was the Church Built?
This amazing church was first built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That means construction started sometime in the 1100s! The oldest part of the church is the south doorway, which was built around the year 1200.
Special Features of the Church
The Fancy Windows
One of the most interesting parts of St Martin's Church is its beautiful windows. The stone patterns in the windows, called "tracery," are very detailed and fancy. These special windows are found in the south aisle (a side part of the church) and the chancel (the area near the altar). They were made between about 1300 and 1340.
The Tall Tower
The church also has a tall tower on its west side. This tower was built in a style known as "Perpendicular." This was a popular way to build churches in England during the late Middle Ages, known for its strong vertical lines.
Making it New Again
Over many centuries, buildings can get old and need repairs. St Martin's Church was "restored" in the 19th century. This means it was carefully repaired and updated during the 1800s to keep it in good condition for people to use today.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in North Leverton with Habblesthorpe
