St Peter's Church, East Bridgford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, East Bridgford |
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St Peter's Church, East Bridgford
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| 52°58′51.54″N 0°58′22.31″W / 52.9809833°N 0.9728639°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 69086 43130 |
| Location | East Bridgford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | East Bridgford |
| Deanery | East Bingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Peter's Church is a very old and important church located in East Bridgford, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is a "Grade I listed" building. This means it is a really special historical building that needs to be protected.
History of St Peter's Church
The church building itself is incredibly old. It dates all the way back to the 11th century! That is over 900 years ago. Over the centuries, different parts of the church have been repaired and updated.
For example, the church was restored in 1671 and again in 1686. The tall tower you see today was rebuilt in 1778 by a person named Francis Moore. Later, in 1862, the windows in the chancel (the area near the altar) were replaced. Also, the organ chamber and the Lady Chapel (a special chapel often dedicated to the Virgin Mary) were rebuilt in the same year.
More restoration work happened in the early 1900s. C.E. Pointing led these projects in 1901, 1903, and 1914. This shows how much care has been taken to keep the church in good condition for hundreds of years.
Today, St Peter's Church shares a parish with St Helen's Church, Kneeton. This means they work together as one church community.
The Churchyard
Around the church building is the churchyard. This is where people are buried. In the churchyard, there are three old headstones that are also considered historically important. They are "Grade II listed". This means they are special and protected, but not quite as rare as a Grade I building.
These headstones are made of slate and belong to the Caunt family. They date from 1775, 1777, and 1810. Each one has unique carvings:
- The headstone on the left has a rounded top with decorative leaf patterns. It is dated 1775 and was made by "Brown, Whatton".
- The middle stone has a double rounded top with more leaf patterns. It also has a special carved design called a cartouche with a globe inside. This stone is for Joseph Caunt and is dated 1810. It was made by "Jones Sculp."
- The headstone on the right has a stepped rounded top and a fancy border with urns. It also has a cartouche with a special symbol and angels. This one is for Thomas Caunt and is dated 1777. It was made by "R. Brown Sculp."
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a beautiful organ. This musical instrument was first built in 1875 by a company called Wordsworth and Maskell.
Over the years, the organ has been carefully repaired and updated several times. It was restored by Peter Conacher in 1906. Later, Roger Yates worked on it in 1937. The most recent restoration was done by Alan Douglas in 1983. You can find more detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See Also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in East Bridgford
