St Peter and St Paul's Church, Upton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul's Church, Upton |
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St Peter and St Paul's Church, Upton
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| 53°4′47.86″N 0°54′9.84″W / 53.0799611°N 0.9027333°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 73677 54271 |
| Location | Upton, Newark and Sherwood |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Founded | 1250 |
| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Upton |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Peter and St Paul's Church is a very old and important church located in Upton, Newark and Sherwood, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a special building because it is a Grade I listed building. This means it is considered one of the most important historical buildings in the country. People have been worshipping here for many centuries.
History of the Church
The church was first built a long, long time ago, in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Over the years, the church has been carefully repaired and updated several times.
Restorations and Repairs
The church had its first known restoration in 1820. This means parts of the building were fixed or improved. Later, more work was done in 1867 to keep the church in good condition. A famous architect named Charles Hodgson Fowler helped with another restoration in 1893. These efforts helped preserve the church's history.
St Peter and St Paul's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it shares its church community with other nearby churches. These churches work together.
The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a beautiful organ. This musical instrument was built in the year 1900. It was made by a company called Gray and Davison. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps records of many organs across the country.
