St Michael the Archangel's Church, Halam facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael the Archangel's Church, Halam |
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St Michael the Archangel's Church, Halam
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| 53°5′0.47″N 0°59′37.38″W / 53.0834639°N 0.9937167°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 67813 54364 |
| Location | Halam, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Michael the Archangel |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Halam |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Michael the Archangel's Church in Halam is a very old and important church. It is located in Halam, Nottinghamshire, a village in England. This church is part of the Church of England and is so special that it is a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered one of the most important historic buildings in the country.
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Discovering the Church's History
St Michael's Church in Halam is a Norman church. This means it was built a very long time ago, in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago!
Beautiful Stained Glass Windows
The church has some amazing stained glass windows. One of the most special is the 'Adam and Eve' window. This window was made in the 15th century, during the medieval period. You can find it in the chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar.
Restoration and Special Features
The church was carefully repaired and updated between 1884 and 1889. This work helped to keep the old building strong and beautiful. A famous expert named Nicholas Pevsner really admired the church's Norman chancel arch. This arch is a key part of the church's original design.
St Michael's Church is part of a joint parish. This means it shares its church community with St Giles' Church, Edingley. They work together to serve the local area.
The Church Organ
The church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was put into the church in 2010 by Jonathan Wallace, who works for a company called Henry Groves & Son. You can find all the details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Halam, Nottinghamshire
