St Nicholas' Church, Codsall facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Nicholas' Church, Codsall |
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St Nicholas’ Church, Codsall
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| 52°38′5.11″N 2°11′57.96″W / 52.6347528°N 2.1994333°W | |
| Location | Codsall |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St. Nicholas |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Architect(s) | Edward Banks |
| Groundbreaking | 1846 (rebuild) |
| Completed | 1848 |
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| Parish | Codsall |
| Deanery | Penkridge |
| Archdeaconry | Lichfield |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lichfield |
St Nicholas’ Church in Codsall is a very old and important church. It is a Grade II* listed building, which means it's a special historical place. It belongs to the Church of England and is located in the village of Codsall, England.
History of the Church
The oldest part of St Nicholas’ Church is its doorway. This doorway was built during the Norman period, which was a very long time ago! The church's tall west tower was added in the 1300s.
Most of the church you see today was built much later. Between 1846 and 1848, a famous architect named Edward Banks designed and rebuilt many parts of it. The church now has a main area called a nave with aisles on the sides. It also has a south porch, a north vestry, and the old west tower.
Memorials Inside
Churches often have memorials to remember people who have passed away. St Nicholas’ Church has a memorial for Walter Wrottesley. He passed away in 1630.
The Church Organ
St Nicholas’ Church has a special musical instrument called a pipe organ. It was first built by Reginald Fisk of Wolverhampton. Later, in 1974, it was rebuilt by a company called Hawkins. You can find more details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register, which is a list of organs across the country.
