St Mary's Church, Bleasby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Bleasby |
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St Mary's Church, Bleasby
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| 53°2′19.63″N 0°55′54.55″W / 53.0387861°N 0.9318194°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 71766 49580 |
| Location | Bleasby, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Bleasby |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Mary's Church in Bleasby, Nottinghamshire, is a special old church. It's part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it's been given a 'Grade II listed' status. This means it's a historic building that needs to be protected.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
St Mary's Church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1200s. Imagine all the history it has seen!
Over the years, the church has been carefully repaired and updated. One big restoration happened in 1853. Another important one took place in 1869. A famous architect named Ewan Christian helped with this work.
Churches in the Same Parish
St Mary's Church is part of a group of churches. They all work together in one parish. These churches include:
- St James' Church, Halloughton
- St Michael's Church, Hoveringham
- Priory Church of St. Peter, Thurgarton
The Church Organ
The church has a beautiful organ. It was made in 1863 by a company called Gray & Davison. You can find out more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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