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 | |
| Location | Carlton-on-Trent |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| 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, Carlton-on-Trent is a church located in Carlton-on-Trent, England. It belongs to the Church of England. This church is also a very special historical building, known as a Grade II* listed building. This means it is important and protected.
History of the Church
This beautiful church was built in 1851. It was designed by an architect from Nottingham named George Gordon Place. The church was built in a style called Gothic Revival. This style looks a lot like the grand churches and castles from the Middle Ages.
Sharing a Parish
St Mary's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with other churches in the area. They often share a priest or work together on community events. The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
Inside St Mary's Church, you will find a large musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made in 1925 by a company called Samuel Wort. Organs are often used to play music during church services.
More to Explore
If you want to learn more about important buildings like St Mary's Church, you can check out these links:
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Carlton-on-Trent
