St Peter and St Paul's Church, Sturton-le-Steeple facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Sturton-le-Steeple |
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St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Sturton-le-Steeple
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| 53°20′42.9″N 0°49′9.58″W / 53.345250°N 0.8193278°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 78799 83871 |
| Location | Sturton le Steeple |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 (Cast Iron Frame) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Sturton le Steeple |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Peter and St Paul's Church is a very old and special church in Sturton le Steeple, a village near Retford in Nottinghamshire, England. It's part of the Church of England and is considered a 'Grade II* listed' building. This means it's really important and protected because of its history and architecture. The church is currently part of a group of local churches called the Clays Group.
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History of the Church
Early Beginnings
This church has been around for a very long time, since the 12th century (the 1100s)! Imagine all the history it has seen.
Fire and Rebuilding
Sadly, in 1901, the church building burned down. But people worked hard to rebuild it. A famous architect named Charles Hodgson Fowler helped with the new design. The church was ready and opened again in 1902.
A Famous Birthplace
Sturton-le-Steeple is also famous for being the birthplace of John Robinson in 1576. He was known as the "Pilgrim Pastor." He played a big role in the story of the Pilgrims who sailed to America.
Church Bells
How Many Bells?
The church has six bells. They are set up in a special frame that could hold eight bells in total.
When Were the Bells Made?
Five of the bells were made in 1825 by a bell maker named Thomas II Mears. The newest bell, called the treble bell, was made much later in 1991 by John Taylor & Co.
Bell Weights
The largest bell, called the tenor, weighs about 10 hundredweight (cwt). That's about 508 kilograms! The smallest bell, the treble, weighs about 5 hundredweight (cwt), which is around 254 kilograms.
Important Monuments
Honoring the Past
Inside the church, you can find special monuments. These are like memorials to important people from the past.
Notable Figures Remembered
There are monuments for Lady Oliva de Montbegon, who passed away in 1236, and Dame Frances Earle, who passed away in 1687. You can also see a marble slab that marks the grave of Francis Thornhagh. He was a military leader who fought in a big battle called the Battle of Preston in 1648, where he was killed.
More Information
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Sturton le Steeple
