St Peter at Gowts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter at Gowts |
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St Peter at Gowts by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (1784)
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| 53°13′18″N 0°32′38″W / 53.221771°N 0.543833°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk/stpeteratgowts/ |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Lincoln |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
St Peter at Gowts is a very old parish church located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. It is considered a Grade I listed building, which means it is a very important historical site.
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What Is the History of St Peter at Gowts?
This church was first built way back in the 11th century. That's over 900 years ago! Over time, different parts of the church were added or changed.
How the Church Changed Over Time
In 1852, a new north aisle and a porch were added. These were designed by an architect named William Adams Nicholson. Later, in 1887, the chancel, which is the area around the altar, was made bigger by C. Hodgson Fowler.
A special hanging cross, called a rood, was put in place in 1920. This was designed by Temple Lushington Moore.
Joining Parishes: St Peter at Gowts and St Andrew
In 1968, another church nearby, St Andrew's Church, Lincoln, was closed down. Its building was taken apart. In 1980, the parish of St Peter at Gowts joined with the former St Andrew's parish. Because of this, the church's full name became St Peter at Gowts and St Andrew.
What About the Church Bells?
The church has bells that were made in 1872. They were created by a famous company in London called Mears and Stainbank. There are some rules about when and how often the bells can be rung today.
What Organs Has the Church Had?
St Peter at Gowts has had several organs over the years. The first organ we know about was already there in 1872. It was built by T. H. Nicholson.
Organ Changes in the 1900s
That first organ was later replaced by a different one, made by Bevington. This Bevington organ was then moved to Tattershall in 1900.
In the 1920s, the church got a used organ from a private house. This one was made by Nicholson of Worcester. In 1949, it was replaced again with another organ from Nicholson of Worcester. This newer organ had been used before at All Souls' Church in Leicester. Some parts of the 1920s organ were kept and used in this newer instrument.
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