St Radegund's Church, Scruton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Radegund's Church, Scruton |
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| 54°19′39.51″N 1°32′22.01″W / 54.3276417°N 1.5394472°W | |
| OS grid reference | SE 30036 92552 |
| Location | Scruton, North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Radegund |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Length | 83 feet (25 m) |
| Width | 43 feet (13 m) |
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| Parish | Kirkby Fleetham with Langton on Swale and Scruton |
| Deanery | Wensley |
| Archdeaconry | Richmond and Craven |
| Diocese | Leeds |
| Province | York |
St Radegund's Church, Scruton is an old and important church in Scruton, North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is special because it is listed as a Grade II* building. This means it is a very important historical building.
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History of the Church
The church was first built a very long time ago, in the 1100s. But much of what you see today was rebuilt in 1865. A famous architect named George Fowler Jones led this big project.
What Was Rebuilt?
The church has different parts like a main area called the nave, side sections called aisles, a tower, and a porch. It also has a special chapel for the Coore family. The rebuilding work included making the south aisle new. The east end, windows, and upper windows (clerestory) were also redone.
Funding the Restoration
The money for this big restoration came from Henry and Augusta Coore. They wanted to remember Henry Vane, 2nd Duke of Cleveland. New roofs were put on the whole church. Strong new supports, called buttresses, were also added.
Inside the Church
Inside, new red and black tiles were laid on the floor of the nave. The chancel, which is the area around the altar, got special patterned tiles called encaustic tiles.
Re-opening Ceremony
The church was officially opened again on November 12, 1865. The Bishop of Ripon, Rt. Revd. Robert Biskersteth, led the ceremony.
What is a Parish?
A parish is like a local church community. St Radegund's Church is part of a larger group of churches. They all work together in one joint parish.
Churches in the Joint Parish
The churches that are part of this group include:
- St Helen's Church, Ainderby Steeple
- St Andrew's Church, Great Fencote
- St Wilfrid's Church, Great Langton
- St Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Kirby Wiske
- All Saints' Church, Yafforth
The Church Organ
In 1865, a company called Forster and Andrews built a small pipe organ for the church. A pipe organ is a large musical instrument that makes sound using air blown through pipes.
Where is the Organ Now?
You can find details about this organ in the National Pipe Organ Register. However, in 1991, the organ was moved. It now lives in the Aduard Reformed Church in Holland.
