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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Oxton facts for kids
| St Peter & St Paul's Church, Oxton | |
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St Peter & St Paul's Church, Oxton
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| 53°3′22.10″N 1°3′36.1″W / 53.0561389°N 1.060028°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 63012 51398 |
| Location | Oxton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Oxton |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Peter & St Paul's Church in Oxton is a very old and important church. It is a Grade I listed building. This means it is one of the most special historic buildings in England. The church belongs to the Church of England. It is located in the village of Oxton, Nottinghamshire.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
This church is very old! It was built way back in the 12th century. That means it is about 900 years old. Imagine all the history it has seen!
The church is part of a group of churches. This group is called a "joint parish." It works together with these other churches:
Remembering People: Memorials
Inside the church, you can find special plaques or stones. These are called memorials. They help us remember people who lived a long time ago.
One memorial is for William Savile. It is a brass plaque on the floor of the nave. The nave is the main part of the church where people sit. This memorial is from 1681.
The Church Organ
The church has an organ. An organ is a large musical instrument. It makes music during church services. You can find details about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps information about organs all over the country.
More to Explore
If you want to learn more about historic buildings, check out these pages:
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Oxton, Nottinghamshire