St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith facts for kids
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St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith
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| 53°26′35.71″N 0°48′44.63″W / 53.4432528°N 0.8123972°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 79027 94740 |
| Location | West Stockwith |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | West Stockwith |
| Deanery | Bassetlow and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Mary the Virgin's Church in West Stockwith is a special old church. It is located in Nottinghamshire, England. This church is part of the Church of England. It is also a Grade II* listed building, which means it is very important and protected.
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History of the Church
When Was the Church Built?
The church was built a long time ago, in 1722. A person named William Huntington had it built.
What Parish Does It Belong To?
St Mary the Virgin's Church is part of a larger group of churches. This group is called a joint parish. It includes several other churches nearby:
- All Saints' Church, Beckingham
- All Saints' Church, Misterton
- St Mary Magdalene's Church, Walkeringham
- St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley on the Hill
- St Peter's Church, Clayworth
The Church Organ
About the Organ
The church has an organ that was made in 1906. It was built by a company called Jubb of Gainsborough. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More Information
Related Places to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in West Stockwith
References
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