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 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 church located in Upton, Newark and Sherwood, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a Church of England parish church. This means it serves the local community for religious services. The church is also a "Grade I listed" building. This is a special status given to buildings that are very important and need to be protected.
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History of St Peter and St Paul's Church
This church has a long and interesting past. It was first built way back in the 13th century. That's over 700 years ago! Over the years, the church has been repaired and updated several times.
Church Restorations and Updates
The church building has been "restored" three times. Restoration means fixing and improving an old building to make it look good and last longer. The first restoration happened in 1820. Then, more work was done in 1867. The last major restoration was in 1893. A famous architect named Charles Hodgson Fowler helped with the 1893 project.
Churches in the Joint Parish
St Peter and St Paul's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works together with other nearby churches. They share resources and sometimes services. The churches in this joint parish are:
The Church Organ
Inside the church, there is a large musical instrument called an organ. This organ was made in 1900. It was built by a company known as Gray and Davison. Organs like this are often used to play music during church services.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Upton, Newark and Sherwood
