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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
Location Edwinstowe
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Website churchesofsherwood.org
History
Dedication St Mary
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed
Administration
Parish Edwinstowe
Deanery Mansfield
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

St Mary's Church is a very old and important church located in Edwinstowe, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered a building of great historical and architectural importance.

The boundary wall, gate, steps, and overthrow around the church are also important. They are listed as "Grade II listed" by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This means they are also protected because of their historical value.

History of St Mary's Church

This church has a long and interesting past. It was first built a very long time ago, around the year 1175. Over the years, it has been carefully repaired and updated. Major restoration work happened in 1869 and again in 1890.

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 his true love, Maid Marian, were married. This makes the church a popular spot for tourists who love the tales of Sherwood Forest.

The Church Organ

Inside the church, there is a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a company named Forster and Andrews in 1862. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which keeps records of organs across the country.

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