St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St Mary |
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| Parish | Carisbrooke |
| Diocese | Portsmouth |
| Province | Canterbury |
St Mary's Church, Carisbrooke is an old and important church in Carisbrooke, on the Isle of Wight. It is part of the Church of England.
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History of St Mary's Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was built during the Norman period, which was many hundreds of years ago.
The church has a tower with 10 bells! The first 8 bells were made in 1921 by Gillet and Johnston. Two more bells were added in 2002 by the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, making it a set of 10.
Inside the church, you can find a special monument. It is the funeral monument of Margaret Seymour, Lady Wadham. She was the aunt of Queen Jane Seymour. Queen Jane Seymour was one of King Henry VIII's wives. Lady Wadham's second husband, Sir Nicholas I Wadham, was the "Captain of the Isle of Wight" from 1509 to 1520. This meant he was in charge of the island's defenses and government during that time.
Important People at St Mary's
Many interesting people have been connected to St Mary's Church over the years.
Vicars of Carisbrooke
A vicar is a priest who leads a church. Alexander Ross was the vicar of Carisbrooke from 1634 until he passed away in 1654. He was a Scottish writer who wrote many books and articles.
People Buried Here
Some notable people are buried at St Mary's Church:
- Lady Wadham, who died in 1520.
- William Keeling, who died in 1619. He was famous for discovering the Keeling Islands in the Indian Ocean.
- Sir William Stephens, who died in 1697.
The Church Organ
St Mary's Church has a large organ that was built in 1908 by Bevington. An organ is a musical instrument often found in churches. It makes sound using air through pipes. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Organists of St Mary's
An organist is someone who plays the organ.
- John T. Read was an organist around 1912.
