St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton |
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St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton
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| 53°11′45″N 0°55′15″W / 53.19583°N 0.92083°W | |
| Location | Laxton, 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 | Laxton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Michael the Archangel’s Church in Laxton is a very old and important church in England. It's a special kind of building called a Grade I listed building, which means it's protected because of its history and beauty. This church is part of the Church of England and is located in Laxton, Nottinghamshire. It belongs to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, which is like a local church district.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
This church is really old! It was built way back in the 1200s (that's the 13th century). For a long time, in the 1200s and 1300s, it was the main church for a powerful family called the Everingham Barons. You can still see some of their old stone memorials inside the church today.
The church was given a big makeover in 1859 and 1860. Two architects, Thomas Chambers Hine and Robert Evans, helped to restore it, making sure it stayed in good shape for future generations.
Churches Working Together
St Michael's Church is part of a group of churches that work together in the area. These include:
- St Swithin’s Church, Wellow
- St Bartholomew’s Church, Kneesall
- Moorhouse Chantry Chapel
The Church Organ
The church has a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made in 1870 by a company named Wadsworth. If you're interested in learning more about it, you can find details about its features on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Laxton and Moorhouse
