St Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Wilfrid's Church, South 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 | South Muskham |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Wilfrid's Church, South Muskham is a beautiful and historic church located in South Muskham, a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is a parish church that belongs to the Church of England.
This church is very important because it has been given a special status called Grade I listed. This means the government recognizes it as a building of outstanding architectural or historical interest. It's like a national treasure!
History of St. Wilfrid's Church
St. Wilfrid's Church is very old, dating back to the Middle Ages. Over many years, different parts were added to it. Imagine building a LEGO castle, but over hundreds of years, with new sections added by different builders!
The church's tower is a great example of this. It was built in three main stages:
- The lowest part of the tower was built in the 13th century (the 1200s).
- The middle section was added in the 14th century (the 1300s).
- The very top part was completed in the 15th century (the 1400s).
Each section shows a different style of building from its time.
How the Church Works with Others
St. Wilfrid's Church in South Muskham is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with other nearby churches. They share resources and support each other.
The churches in this joint parish are:
- Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Averham
- St. Wilfrid's Church, Kelham
- St. Wilfrid's Church, North Muskham
Working together helps these churches serve their communities better.
The Church Organ
Churches often have organs to provide music during services. St. Wilfrid's Church has an organ that has been played by many musicians over the years. One of the organists who played here was James Harston, who served from 1870 to 1889.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in South Muskham
