St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham |
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St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham
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| 53°25′12.32″N 0°50′34.21″W / 53.4200889°N 0.8428361°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 77067 92227 |
| Location | Walkeringham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Status | Redundant |
| Dedication | St Mary Magdalene |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Redundant |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 3 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Walkeringham |
| Deanery | Bassetlow and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Mary Magdalene's Church in Walkeringham is an old church. It is located in the village of Walkeringham, Nottinghamshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is also a "Grade I listed" building. This means it is a very important historical building.
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History
How Old is the Church?
This church is very old. It was built way back in the 13th century. That means it is over 700 years old! Imagine all the history it has seen.
What Happened to the Church?
Sadly, St Mary Magdalene's Church has been closed since 2018. This happened because some material fell from its roof. It needed a lot of repairs to be safe again.
By July 2021, the roof was fixed. The old pipe organ, which was built in 1864, also got restored. It had not been played for 20 years! A special service was held on July 22, 2021. This service celebrated St Mary Magdalene.
However, the church has stayed closed for regular services. More repair work is still needed. Also, new churchwardens and a Parochial Church Council need to be chosen. These groups help manage the church.
Neighbouring Churches
St Mary Magdalene's Church is part of a group called the Oswaldbeck Benefice. This group includes several churches in the area. They work together.
Here are some of the other churches in the group:
- All Saints' Church, Beckingham
- St Peter's Church, Clayworth
- St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill
- All Saints' Church, Misterton
- St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Walkeringham
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