St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary the Virgin's Church, West Stockwith |
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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 | |
| Location | West Stockwith |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Mary the Virgin |
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| 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 is a historic church located in West Stockwith, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Church of England parish church and is recognized as a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a very important historical site.
History of St Mary's Church
This church was built a long time ago, in 1722. It was constructed for a person named William Huntington. Imagine, it's over 300 years old!
St Mary's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with several other churches in the area. They share resources and activities. The churches in this joint parish include:
- 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
The church has a special musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made in 1906 by a company called Jubb of Gainsborough. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs across the country.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in West Stockwith
