St Winifred's Church, Holbeck facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Winifred's Chapel, Holbeck |
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St Winifred's Chapel, Holbeck
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| 53°15′11.79″N 1°10′55.90″W / 53.2532750°N 1.1821944°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 54662 73250 |
| Location | Holbeck, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Founder(s) | Duke of Portland |
| Dedication | St Winifred |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Architect(s) | Mr. McIntyre |
| Groundbreaking | 1913 |
| Completed | 1916 |
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| Parish | Holbeck |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
St Winifred's Chapel in Holbeck, Nottinghamshire, England, is a special church. It is a 'Grade II listed' building, which means it is an important historical place protected by law. This chapel used to be a private church for the Dukes of Portland, who lived nearby at Welbeck Abbey. Holbeck is a village that was built especially for these Dukes. Today, it serves as a parish church for the local community, part of the Church of England.
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The Story of the Chapel
St Winifred's Church was built a long time ago, between 1913 and 1916. The plans for the church were made by Mr. McIntyre. These plans were then looked at and approved by Louis Ambler, with a few changes. The church was built for the 6th Duke of Portland. Its design was inspired by another church in Steetley, Derbyshire.
Working Together
St Winifred's Church is part of a larger group of churches. It shares a parish with:
Resting Place of the Dukes of Portland
St Winifred's Church has traditionally been the burial place for the Dukes of Portland and their families. Most of them are buried in the small churchyard around the chapel.
Famous People Buried Here
Some of the Dukes and their family members buried at St Winifred's include:
- The 6th Duke of Portland (1857–1943)
- The 7th Duke of Portland (1893–1977)
- Ivy Cavendish-Bentinck, Duchess of Portland (1887–1982)
- The 9th Duke of Portland (1897–1990). When he passed away, the title of Duke of Portland ended.
Many of the earlier Dukes of Portland are buried in other places, mostly in London. For example, the 1st and 2nd Dukes are in Westminster Abbey. The 3rd Duke is in St Marylebone Parish Church, and the 5th Duke is in Kensal Green Cemetery. The 4th Duke was buried in a very old family vault that had not been opened for 138 years before him.
Special Memorials
Besides the graves of the Dukes of Portland, St Winifred's Church also has special memorials inside. These are like tributes to other important people.
Notable Memorials
- A memorial for Lady Ottoline Morrell from 1939, created by the artist Eric Gill. You can find it on the north aisle wall.
- A memorial for Major Lord William Augustus Cavendish Bentinck, located on the south chancel wall.
The Church Organ
The church has a pipe organ built by Albert Keates. An organ is a large musical instrument that uses air passing through pipes to make sound. You can find more details about this specific organ on the National Pipe Organ Register.
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