St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent |
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St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent
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| 53°9′58.44″N 0°48′22.66″W / 53.1662333°N 0.8062944°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 79949 63938 |
| Location | Carlton-on-Trent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | G. G. Place |
| Completed | 1851 |
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| Parish | Carlton-on-Trent |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Mary's Church in Carlton-on-Trent is a special old church in England. It is a parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is also a Grade II* listed building. This listing means it is a very important historic building that needs to be protected.
History of St Mary's Church
The church was built a long time ago, in 1851. A talented architect from Nottingham named George Gordon Place designed it. He created the church in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like the grand churches from the Middle Ages.
St Mary's Church is part of a larger group of churches called a "joint parish." This means it works together with other churches nearby. The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
Inside St Mary's Church, there is a beautiful organ. This musical instrument was made in 1925 by a company called Samuel Wort. Organs like this are very complex and can make many different sounds. They are often used during church services.
More to Explore
If you are interested in learning more about historic buildings, you can look up:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Carlton-on-Trent
