St Matthew's Church, Boughton facts for kids
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St Matthew’s Church, Boughton
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| 53°12′33.27″N 0°59′7.38″W / 53.2092417°N 0.9853833°W | |
| Location | Boughton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Matthew |
| Consecrated | 15 September 1868 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | James Fowler |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Groundbreaking | 19 September 1867 |
| Completed | 1868 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ollerton with Boughton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
St Matthew's Church in Boughton, Nottinghamshire, England, is a special old church. It is part of the Church of England. This building is also a Grade II listed site. This means it is important and protected because of its history and architecture.
History of St Matthew's Church
This church was built in 1868. It was designed by an architect named James Fowler from Louth. The new church took the place of an older one. The first church had become very old and was falling apart.
Church Connections
St Matthew's Church is part of a group of churches. It works together with two other churches nearby:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a large pipe organ. It has two keyboards and was made by H.S. Vincent and Co. in 1906. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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