St Mary's Church, Clifton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Mary's Church, Clifton |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.clifton-village.org.uk/church.htm |
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| Dedication | St. Mary |
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| Parish | Clifton, Nottinghamshire |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Mary's Church is a special old church located in Clifton, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It's a parish church, which means it serves the local community. This church is part of the Church of England. It's considered very important because it's a Grade I listed building. This means the government thinks it has amazing history and architecture.
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History of St Mary's Church
This church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Over many years, different architects helped to restore and improve it.
Restorations and Architects
In 1846, a person named Lewis Nockalls Cottingham worked on restoring the church. Later, in 1874, C. Hodgson Fowler also helped with its restoration.
Another architect, George Frederick Bodley, worked on the church in 1884. More recently, between 1969 and 1979, George Pace and Ronald Sims carried out further important work.
Interesting Features of the Church
St Mary's Church has some beautiful and unique features inside.
The Reredos and Decorations
One special feature is the reredos, which is a decorated screen behind the altar. This reredos used to be at Kelham College. Many of the church's decorations were designed by George Frederick Bodley.
The Church Organ
The church has a wonderful organ that makes beautiful music.
About the Organ
The organ was built by a company called Marcussen & Søn from Denmark. It was installed in the church in 1973. At that time, the church's organist was Ian Abernethy.
The Parsonage House
Next to the church is the parsonage house, where the church's priest or minister lives.
Enlargement of the Parsonage
The parsonage house was made bigger in 1830. This work was done by Henry Moses Wood.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Clifton South ward)
