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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill
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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill
53°24′26.51″N 0°53′39.58″W / 53.4073639°N 0.8943278°W / 53.4073639; -0.8943278
OS grid reference SK 73598 90666
Location Gringley-on-the-Hill
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Peter and St Paul
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Specifications
Bells 6
Administration
Parish Gringley-on-the-Hill
Deanery Bassetlaw and Bawtry
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Province York

Welcome to St Peter & St Paul's Church! This special church is located in a village called Gringley-on-the-Hill. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a very important historical building. It has a special status called 'Grade II* listed'. This means it's a really important building that needs to be protected.

A Look Back in Time

How Old Is This Church?

St Peter & St Paul's Church is very old! It was first built way back in the 1200s. That's over 800 years ago! Imagine all the history it has seen.

Changes Over the Centuries

Since it was first built, the church has been changed and fixed up in almost every century. This means it has a mix of old and newer styles. For example, a part of the church called the south aisle was added between 1910 and 1912. This work was done for a person named Revd. Charles Bailey.

Working Together with Other Churches

St Peter & St Paul's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group is called a "joint benefice." It includes:

  • St. Peter's Church, Clayworth
  • All Saints' Church, Misterton
  • All Saints' Church, Beckingham
  • St. Mary Magdalene Church, Walkeringham
  • St. Mary, the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, West Stockwith

The Church Organ

Inside the church, there is a musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made by a company called Bevington and Sons. If you're interested in learning more about this specific organ, you can find details about it on the National Pipe Organ Register.

See also

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
  • Listed buildings in Gringley on the Hill

References