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 is a historic Church of England church. You can find it in Campsall, a village in South Yorkshire, England. This church is very old and important, so it's listed as a Grade I building. People gather here for a church service every Sunday at 11:00 AM.
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A Look Back: Church History
This church, named after St Mary Magdalene, was built a very long time ago. It was first started around the end of the 1000s. The building shows different styles of architecture from many centuries.
Building Design Through the Years
The original church was designed in the Norman style. It was planned to be shaped like a cross, which is called "cruciform." But the design changed to include a tall tower at the west end. It also had a main area (nave), a special area for the altar (chancel), and side sections (transepts). Later, extra aisles were added to the sides of the nave.
Family Support and New Bells
For many years, the Yarbrough family of Campsmount helped support the church. You can see several memorials in the chancel dedicated to them. One famous sculptor, John Flaxman, created a memorial for Thomas Yarbrough in 1803. Later, in 1879, the church got eight new bells. Three were brand new, and five old ones were melted down and made again. A new clock was also installed at the same time.
Robin Hood's Legend at the Church
There's a local story that the famous outlaw Robin Hood married Maid Marian right here at St Mary Magdalene's Church!
Is the Legend True?
This idea comes from an old folk song, or "Child Ballad." People think this church might be the one mentioned because it's the only church in the area that fits the description. However, there is no strong proof that this wedding actually happened here.
A Famous Nomination
In 2013, the National Churches Trust was asking people to name their favorite churches. Ed Miliband, who was a local Member of Parliament (MP), nominated St Mary Magdalene. He chose it because of its special connection to the Robin Hood legend.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in South Yorkshire
- Listed buildings in Norton and Askern
