St Michael's Church, Hoveringham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael's Church, Hoveringham |
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St Michael's Church, Hoveringham
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| 53°0′43.12″N 0°57′36.74″W / 53.0119778°N 0.9602056°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 69848 46625 |
| Location | Hoveringham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Michael |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
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| Parish | Hoveringham |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Michael's Church is a historic Church of England parish church in the village of Hoveringham, Nottinghamshire. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is officially recognized as a special and important building that must be protected for future generations to enjoy.
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History of the Church
While the church you see today looks Victorian, its story began much earlier. It holds clues to a history stretching back hundreds of years.
Ancient Origins
The oldest part of the church is a stone carving from the 12th century, which is over 800 years old! This carving is a tympanum, a decorated half-circle of stone that was placed over a doorway. In medieval times, these often showed scenes from the Bible to people who couldn't read.
A Victorian Makeover
In 1865, the church was mostly rebuilt. This big project was led by an architect named William Knight from the nearby city of Nottingham. He gave the church the look it has today, but he made sure to keep important historic parts like the ancient tympanum.
Part of a Team of Churches
St Michael's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it works together with a group of other local churches, sharing resources and clergy. The other churches in its group are:
- St Mary's Church, Bleasby
- St James' Church, Halloughton
- Priory Church of St. Peter, Thurgarton
A Duchess's Final Resting Place
One of the most fascinating features of the church is a special tomb. It is the burial place of Elizabeth Fitzalan, Duchess of Norfolk, who died in 1425, and her third husband, Sir Robert Goushill.
Elizabeth was a very important noblewoman in the 1400s. She was related to kings and was one of the wealthiest women in England. It is quite special to find the tomb of such a high-ranking person in a small village church. Their carved figures lie on top of the tomb, which is known as the Goushill tomb.
The Church Organ
Music is an important part of church services, and St Michael's has had a pipe organ for a long time.
- In June 1891, an organ built by Charles Lloyd was installed.
- In the early 1970s, this organ was replaced. The new organ, which had been used in another location before, was installed by the company Henry Groves & Son.
For those interested in how pipe organs work, you can find more details about the church's current organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Listed buildings in Hoveringham
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