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 | |
| OS grid reference | SK 72200 67068 |
| Location | Laxton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| 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, Laxton is a beautiful and historic church located in Laxton, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it is considered very important and protected because of its special history and architecture. This church is part of the Church of England and serves the local community in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham.
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A Look Back in Time: The Church's History
This amazing church was built a very long time ago, starting in the 13th century. Imagine, that's over 700 years ago! For many years, it was the main church for the powerful Everingham Barons during the 1200s and 1300s. You can still see some of their old stone monuments inside the church today.
The church has been carefully looked after over the centuries. It had a big restoration project in 1859 and 1860. This work was done by two architects, Thomas Chambers Hine and Robert Evans, who helped keep the church in good condition for future generations.
Part of a Group of Churches
St Michael's Church is part of a group of churches that work together in the area. These include:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a special organ that was made in 1870 by a company called Wadsworth. Organs like this are very old and have many pipes that make different sounds. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register if you are interested in learning more about it.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Laxton and Moorhouse
