St Swithin's Church, Wellow facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Swithin’s Church, Wellow |
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St Swithin’s Church, Wellow
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| 53°11′16″N 0°59′52″W / 53.18778°N 0.99778°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 67074 66100 |
| Location | Wellow, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Swithin |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Parish | Wellow |
| Deanery | Newark and Southwell |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Swithin's Church in Wellow, Nottinghamshire is a very old and important church. It is part of the Church of England and is considered a special historical building. It has a "Grade II* listed" status, which means it is a particularly important building of more than special interest.
History of the Church
The church building is very old, dating back to the 12th century. That means it was first built over 800 years ago!
Over the years, the church has been carefully looked after and repaired. In 1878, a famous architect named Ewan Christian helped restore it. Another important restoration happened in 1968. These efforts help keep the church strong for many more years.
St Swithin's Church is part of a group of churches in the area. These include:
- St Bartholomew's Church, Kneesall
- St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton
- Moorhouse Chantry Chapel
Church Organ
The church has a special organ made by James Jepson Binns. He was a well-known organ builder. You can find detailed information about this organ on the National Pipe Organ Register. This register keeps track of all the pipe organs in the country.
The Old Clock
St Swithin's Church once had a very early clock. It was made by Richard Roe from Epperstone. This clock was put in place in 1699, which is over 300 years ago! It shows how long people have been using clocks to tell time.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Wellow, Nottinghamshire
