St Mary Magdalene, Campsall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary Magdalene, Campsall |
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| 53°37′13″N 1°10′41″W / 53.6204°N 1.1780°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 54476 14076 |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary Magdalene |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 5 June 1968 |
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| Bells | 8 |
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| Parish | Campsall |
| Deanery | Adwick Le Street |
| Archdeaconry | Doncaster |
| Diocese | Sheffield |
| Province | Province of York |
St Mary Magdalene Church is a historic church located in Campsall, South Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very old and has a special "Grade I listed" status. This means it is an important historical building. You can attend a service there every Sunday at 11:00 AM.
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St Mary Magdalene Church: A Historic Place
A Journey Through Time
The church you see today, dedicated to St Mary Magdalene, was built a long time ago. It was started around the end of the 11th century. This means it has parts from almost every building style since then.
Originally, the church was planned to be shaped like a cross. This design is called "cruciform." But the plans changed. It ended up with a tall tower at the west end. It also had a main area called a chancel, side sections called transepts, and a nave. Later, aisles were added to the sides of the nave.
For many years, the Yarbrough family of Campsmount helped support the church. They were important helpers. You can find several memorials inside the church dedicated to them. One famous sculptor, John Flaxman, created a memorial for Thomas Yarbrough in 1803.
In 1879, when Rev. Edwin Castle was the vicar, some new things were added. Eight bells were installed. Three of these bells were brand new, and five old ones were re-cast, or melted down and reshaped. A new clock was also put in at that time. The vicar's house had been fixed up the year before.
The Robin Hood Legend
There is a local story that the famous outlaw Robin Hood married Maid Marian at this very church. This idea comes from an old folk song or "Child Ballad." People think St Mary Magdalene is the only church in the area that fits the description in the song. However, there is no strong proof for this story.
In 2013, the National Churches Trust was making a list of the nation's favorite churches. The local Member of Parliament (MP), Ed Miliband, suggested St Mary Magdalene. He nominated it because of its connection to the Robin Hood legend.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Norton and Askern
