St Nicholas' Church, Askham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Nicholas' Church, Askham |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Dedication | St Nicholas |
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| Bells | 3 rung by hammers |
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| Parish | Askham, Nottinghamshire |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw & Bawtry |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Nicholas' Church in Askham is an old church in Nottinghamshire, England. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
This church is very special! It's listed as 'Grade II* listed' by the government. This means it's an important building, not just for the local area, but for the whole country.
History of the Church
This church is super old! It was built way back in the Middle Ages. The oldest part, called the south nave, is from the 12th century. That's the 1100s!
The church was fixed up and made new again between 1906 and 1907. This kind of work is called a restoration.
Church Group
St Nicholas' Church is part of a group of churches. These churches work together in the local area. The group includes:
- St Nicholas' Church, Askham
- St Helen's Church, Grove
- Church of St John the Baptist, East Markham
- St Peter's Church, Headon-cum-Upton
Church Bells
Did you know the church has three bells? They are hung in a special way, so they don't swing. Instead, hammers hit them to make their sound.
More to Explore
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Askham, Nottinghamshire
