St Mary's Church, Tutbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary’s Church, Tutbury |
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| The Priory Church of St Mary, Tutbury | |
The tower of St Mary’s Church, Tutbury
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| 52°51′31.68″N 1°41′18.11″W / 52.8588000°N 1.6883639°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 21118 29107 |
| Location | Tutbury, Staffordshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | stmarystutbury.org |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Designated | 1964 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Tutbury |
| Deanery | Tutbury |
| Archdeaconry | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
St Mary's Church in Tutbury, Staffordshire, is a very old and important church. It is a parish church for the local community and belongs to the Church of England. The church is so special that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered to be of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
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A Look at History
How Old is the Church?
The oldest part of St Mary's Church is its West front. This section was built a very long time ago, between 1160 and 1170. Back then, the church was used by monks from Tutbury Priory. It also served as the main church for the people of Tutbury village. The monastery itself was built a little after the church.
Changes Over the Years
Over the centuries, parts of the church have been rebuilt or added. Most of the main part of the church, called the nave, was rebuilt in the 1200s.
During a time known as the Reformation, the eastern part of the church was taken down. This was the section used by the monks. The buildings of the priory were also removed.
The South tower of the church was added in the 1500s. Later, in the early 1800s, a new section called the north aisle was built. In 1866, the chancel and sanctuary areas were replaced. This work was paid for by Sir Oswald Mosley.
Special Memorials
Inside the church, you can find a memorial for George Robinson, who passed away in 1837. It was created by an artist named Joseph Hall from Derby.
Outside, in the churchyard, there are special graves for seven soldiers. Five of these soldiers served in World War I, and two served in World War II. These graves remind us of their bravery and sacrifice.
The Church Bells
The church tower holds eight bells. Four of these bells are very old, dating back to 1699. The largest bell, called the tenor, weighs about 10 hundredweight. That's quite heavy!
The Organ
St Mary's Church has a large organ. It was first built in 1860 by a company called William Hill & Son. Over the years, the organ has been updated and rebuilt several times to keep it working well. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
Picture Gallery
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The Norman West Doorway, Tutbury Church
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Arch of South Doorway, showing a boar hunt on the lintel
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Staffordshire
- Listed buildings in Tutbury
