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St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford
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St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford
53°19′26.32″N 0°56′51.12″W / 53.3239778°N 0.9475333°W / 53.3239778; -0.9475333
Location Retford
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Churchmanship Anglo Catholic
History
Dedication St Michael the Archangel
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Specifications
Bells 6 (full circle)
Administration
Parish Ordsall & Retford, St Michael
Deanery Bassetlaw & Bawtry
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Province York

St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England.

History

The church dates from the 13th century. It was heavily restored in 1863. The chancel was lengthened in 1889, and a sacristy added at the north east around 1910. The church hall was added in 1978. It is also in a joint parish with All Hallows' Church in Ordsall.

Interior

The chancel screen is by Charles Hodgson Fowler from 1899.

The reredos behind the altar displays a painted Adoration of the Magi, by Sir Ninian Comper.

Organ

The church has a two manual pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1876.

See also

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
  • Listed buildings in Retford
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