St Michael the Archangel's Church, Retford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford |
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St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford
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| 53°19′26.32″N 0°56′51.12″W / 53.3239778°N 0.9475333°W | |
| Location | Retford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo Catholic |
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| Dedication | St Michael the Archangel |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 (full circle) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ordsall & Retford, St Michael |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw & Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England.
History
The church dates from the 13th century. It was heavily restored in 1863. The chancel was lengthened in 1889, and a sacristy added at the north east around 1910. The church hall was added in 1978. It is also in a joint parish with All Hallows' Church in Ordsall.
Interior
The chancel screen is by Charles Hodgson Fowler from 1899.
The reredos behind the altar displays a painted Adoration of the Magi, by Sir Ninian Comper.
Organ
The church has a two manual pipe organ by Henry Willis dating from 1876.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Retford
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