St Wilfrid's Church, North Muskham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Wilfrid's Church, North Muskham |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.riversideparishes.co.uk |
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| Dedication | St Wilfrid |
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| Parish | North Muskham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Wilfrid's Church in North Muskham, Nottinghamshire, is a special old church. It's part of the Church of England, which is the main Christian church in England.
This church is so important that it's been given a "Grade I listed" status. This means it's a building with amazing history or architecture that needs to be protected.
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A Look at the Church's History
St. Wilfrid's Church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. It was carefully fixed up and made new again in 1906 and 1907.
Around the year 1600, something big happened. The River Trent changed where it flowed because of a flood. This split the area of North Muskham from a nearby village called Holme.
At that time, a rich family called the Barton family lived in Holme. They owned a lot of land and a big house. Because they were so wealthy, they helped the North Muskham Church a lot. You can still see their family symbol, called a rebus, in different places inside the church. It shows a bear and a barrel, which sounds like "Barton."
What Does the Church Look Like Inside?
The oldest parts of St. Wilfrid's Church are the bottom section of its tower and the arches on the north side. These arches have eight-sided pillars, which might be the oldest of their kind in the whole county!
The arches on the south side are from a later style called Perpendicular. They look similar to the ones in St Mary's Church in Nottingham. The main part of the church, called the nave, has extra windows high up to let in light. It also has an old wooden roof.
The chancel, which is the part of the church near the altar, is very grand. It has a large window at the east end with five sections. The wooden stand where sermons are given, called the pulpit, is probably from the late 1600s. The wooden screen that separates parts of the church is described as having "exceptionally fully cusped" designs, meaning it has many fancy, pointed decorations.
Churches in the Same Family
St. Wilfrid's Church in North Muskham is part of a group of churches that work together. This group also includes:
- Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Averham
- St. Wilfrid's Church, Kelham
- St. Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham
More to Explore
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in North Muskham
Sources
- The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire. Nikolaus Pevsner
