2020

SK6142 : Church of All Hallows, Gedling

taken 4 years ago, near to Carlton, Nottinghamshire, England

Church of All Hallows, Gedling
Church of All Hallows, Gedling
View from Friday Lane. This is the only point from which a reasonably complete view of the church can be obtained. It shows clearly the offset position of the tower at the west end of the north aisle, and the lower pitched roofs of nave and aisle compared with the steep pitch of the chancel. The latter was a Victorian rebuilding.
Church of All Hallows, Gedling

The church is a striking landmark with tower and spire rising to 180 feet, the second tallest in Nottinghamshire. A notable feature is the use of entasis on the spire to correct the perspective. The church is Listed Grade I.

The origin of the church is around 1200, the west door, in transitional style, being of this period. The original church appears to have consisted of aisled nave and chancel, of which the latter, built c.1230, survives largely intact.

The current north and south aisles were built c.1275 in an early, rather plain, Decorated style. The respond at the western end of the south arcade is in earlier style and is probably a survivor of an earlier arcade. The tower and spire were added 1300-1320 in a more ornate style. The unusual location at the end of the north aisle rather the nave may be due to the presence of bedrock closer to the surface. The west window, with reticulated tracery, may date from the same time.

The final stage of building was the addition of clerestory and south porch in the 15th century in Perpendicular style. At this time the high pitched roofs of the church were replaced with flatter lead covered roofs. These were rebuilt during the restoration of 1872, the chancel roof reverting to its original steep pitch.

The interior of the church is largely lacking in decorative stonework, the principal feature being the fine triple sedilia in Early English style with trefoiled arches in the chancel. Alongside this is a double piscina, also with trefoiled head, and two finely scalloped basins. On the opposite side of the sanctuary is a twin aumbry with triangular heads; a third aumbry also exists behind the reredos panelling.

A 15th century parclose screen, formerly in the north aisle, currently forms part of the choir vestry at the western end of the north aisle.

Other early timberwork can be found in the pulpit, a Victorian creation incorporating late 16th century oak bench ends.

Also Victorian is the font, a more elaborate version of the 17th century font (Listed Grade II) which currently resides in the churchyard. The rood screen was erected in 1905 following the design of the 15th century parclose screen.

For more information about this church, visit the Southwell & Nottingham Church History Project LinkExternal link

Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

Read more at Wikipedia LinkExternal link


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SK6142, 156 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 15 January, 2020   (more nearby)
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Thursday, 16 January, 2020
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 6182 4256 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:58.6100N 1:4.8473W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 6178 4251
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