St Wilfrid's Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Wilfrid's Church, Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | https://www.stwilfridskirkby.org |
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| Dedication | St Wilfrid |
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| Parish | Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Wilfrid's Church is a special church located in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England.
This church is considered very important. It has a special status called "Grade II listed". This means it's a building with a lot of history or interesting design. The government department that looks after culture and sport gives it this special protection.
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A Look Back: The Church's History
How Old is St Wilfrid's Church?
People believe there has been a church on this very spot since the 600s! That's a very long time ago. An old book called the Domesday Book from 1086 also mentions an ancient church here. This shows how important the site has been for centuries.
The Church Rebuilt: A New Beginning
Sadly, the original medieval church was destroyed by a fire. But a new church was built in its place in 1907. The Duke of Portland helped pay for it. A famous architect named Louis Ambler designed the new building.
The church has some beautiful features inside. These include a fine reredos, which is a decorated screen behind the altar. It also has a lovely chancel screen, which separates the main part of the church from the area where the choir sits.
See also
- Listed buildings in Kirkby-in-Ashfield
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