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 | |
| Location | Bleasby, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Bleasby |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Mary's Church in Bleasby, Nottinghamshire is a very old and special church. It's part of the Church of England and is so important that it's listed as a Grade II listed building. This means it's protected because of its history and unique architecture.
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History of the Church
This church is super old! It was first built way back in the 13th century, which means the 1200s. Imagine how many people have walked through its doors since then!
Restoration Work
Over the years, the church has been fixed up and made new again. Big repairs happened in 1853, and then again in 1869. A famous architect named Ewan Christian helped with the work in 1869. He made sure the church kept its historic look while making it strong for the future.
Working with Other Churches
St Mary's Church also works closely with a few other churches nearby. They are all part of the same 'parish' group. These churches include:
- St James' Church, Halloughton
- St Michael's Church, Hoveringham
- Priory Church of St. Peter, Thurgarton
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there's a beautiful organ. It was made in 1863 by a company called Gray & Davison. This organ has many pipes and can make amazing music for church services and concerts.
See Also
- Listed buildings in Bleasby, Nottinghamshire
