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St Mary's Church is a beautiful old church located in the village of Edwinstowe, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very old, even mentioned in a famous book from 1086 called the Doomsday Book. Back then, King William II gave the church to Lincoln Cathedral.

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St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe
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St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe
53°11′43.87″N 1°3′57.38″W / 53.1955194°N 1.0659389°W / 53.1955194; -1.0659389
OS grid reference SK 62520 66939
Location Edwinstowe
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website churchesofsherwood.org
History
Dedication St Mary
Architecture
Heritage designation
Listed Building – Grade I
Official name: St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe
Designated: 11 August 1961
Reference #: 1045467
Listed Building – Grade II
Official name: Boundary Wall, Gate, Steps and Overthrow at Church of St Mary
Designated: 20 January 1986
Administration
Parish Edwinstowe
Deanery Mansfield
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

History of St Mary's Church

How the Church Began

The story of St Mary's Church goes back a very long time. It is connected to Edwin of Northumbria, who was a King and a Saint. King Edwin was killed in a battle called the Battle of Hatfield Chase in the year 633. His body was buried in the forest.

Later, his friends came to find him to take him to be buried in York. They found that a small wooden chapel had already been built where he was buried. This wooden chapel was the very beginning of St Mary's Church, which stands today. The village of Edwinstowe even got its name from King Edwin!

Building and Changes Over Time

The church building you see now was first built around the year 1175. This was during the time of King Henry II. The original wooden chapel was rebuilt with stronger materials.

Over the years, the church has been repaired and updated. It was restored in 1869 and again in 1890. These restorations helped keep the old church in good condition.

The Legend of Robin Hood

Many people visit St Mary's Church because of a famous legend. According to local stories, this is the church where the legendary hero Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married! This makes the church a special place for tourists who love the tales of Sherwood Forest.

The Church Organ

Inside St Mary's Church, there is a beautiful organ. This organ was made by a company called Forster and Andrews in 1862. Organs are large musical instruments that make sound using pipes. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.

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Images for kids

  • The church at Edwinstowe

    Interior of St Mary's Church

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (14)

    Exterior view and churchyard

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (7)

    Another view of the church exterior

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (5)

    Exterior of the church

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (2)

    Front view of the church exterior

  • Boundary Wall, Gate, Steps And Overthrow At Church Of St Mary, Church Street, Edwinstowe (5)

    Boundary wall, gate, steps, and overthrow

  • Boundary Wall, Gate, Steps And Overthrow At Church Of St Mary, Church Street, Edwinstowe (1)

    Another view of the boundary wall and gate

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (Church Sign) (18)

    Church notice board

  • St Mary's Church, Church Street, Edwinstowe (Church Sign) (16)

    Another view of the notice board

  • St Marys church Edwinstowe. - geograph.org.uk - 4036583

    The church tower and spire

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