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 | |
| Location | East Bridgford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Peter |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| 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, Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Grade I listed building, which means it's a special historical building protected by the government. It belongs to the Church of England.
History of St Peter's Church
This church building is incredibly old, dating all the way back to the 11th century. Imagine, that's over 900 years ago! Over time, parts of the church have been repaired and updated. For example, it 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. The organ chamber and the Lady Chapel (a special chapel) were also rebuilt that same year. More restoration work happened in the early 1900s, specifically in 1901, 1903, and 1914. This work was led by C.E. Pointing. St Peter's Church shares its parish with St Helen's Church, Kneeton. This means they work together as one church community.
Exploring the Churchyard
Around the church, there's a churchyard. This is a peaceful area where people are buried. In this churchyard, you can find three old headstones that are also considered historically important. They are Grade II listed, meaning they are protected because of their special design and age. These headstones are made of slate and belong to the Caunt family.
- The headstone on the left has a rounded top with decorative leaves around the edges. It is dated 1775 and was made by "Brown, Whatton".
- The middle headstone has a double rounded top with leaf designs. It also features a special carved area called a cartouche with a globe inside. This stone is for Joseph Caunt, from 1810, and was made by "Jones Sculp."
- The headstone on the right has a stepped, rounded top and a fancy border with urns (vase-like decorations). It has a cartouche with a special symbol and angels. This one is for Thomas Caunt, from 1777, and was made by "R. Brown Sculp."
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called an organ. This organ was first built in 1875 by a company called Wordsworth and Maskell. Over the years, it has been carefully repaired and updated several times.
It was restored by Peter Conacher in 1906, by Roger Yates in 1937, and by Alan Douglas in 1983. If you are interested in learning more about the details of this organ, you can find its information on the National Pipe Organ Register.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in East Bridgford
