St Peter and St Paul's Church, Mansfield
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | St Peter & St Paul's Church Mansfield 53°08′37″N 01°11′35″W / 53.14361°N 1.19306°W |
| History | |
| Dedication | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield |
| Designated | 19 December 1955 |
| Reference no. | 1214166[1] |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Official name | Boundary wall and gates to the churchyard of St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church |
| Designated | 12 May 1993 |
| Reference no. | 1288704[2] |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Parish | Mansfield |
| Clergy | |
| Vicar(s) | Rev Caroline Phillips |
| Laity | |
| Organist/Director of music | John Marriott |
St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is a parish church in the Church of England located in the town centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The church, war memorial and railings south of the church are listed for special architectural interest. [3] The church is mentioned in the Doomsday book of 1086. [4]
History
[edit]A portion of St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church is Norman.[5] In 1096 the church was transferred by William II to Robert Bloet, Bishop of Lincoln. In the 12th century a new stone nave and chancel were built, towards the latter end of this century the church expanded in line with the population of Mansfield. In the 13th century further additions were added including a new aisle and two altars. In 1304 the church was almost entirely destroyed by fire, but was then restored by 1420. The 14th century also saw the church tower raised. In 1428 Henry VI subsidy the church continued to be annexed to the Bishop of Lincoln. [6]
In 1521 Dame Cecilly Flogan, a business owner, gave land which was given to the church for 99 years. In 1557 Mary I (Mary Tudor) and King Phillip issued a charter which allowed the church to hold land. The steeple was added in 1583, although this has been disputed saying that the steeple was added in 1666. In the north aisle there is Maymott Brass of 1714 which commemorates Queen Anne. [7]
In 2013, the church held a 900-year celebration, claiming to have evidence that the original tower was completed by December, 1113.[8][9]
Bells
[edit]There are eight bells in the tower dating from 1603. The bells were cast in 1948.
Organ
[edit]The 3-manual church organ was acquired in 1970 from Clare College, Cambridge It was substantially altered and enlarged by Noel Mander of London before installation in the south chapel in 1971. There was further work and restoration done, and the organ was re-consecrated at the end of 2000.
Organists
[edit]- Maria Lister 1795–1801
- Joseph Webster ca. 1829
- Miss Cursham ca. 1869
- William Blakely 1883–1891
- Arthur Howard Bonser 1889–1902[10]
- Miss M Coleman 1904–1911
- Dr George P Allen 1911–1957 (formerly organist of St. Peter's Church, Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent)
- C K Turner 1957–1959
- Malcolm Cousins 1959–1993
- David Sheeran Butterworth 1993–1995
- John Gull 1996
- David Cowlishaw 1997
- John P Rose 1998–2007
- Paul Hayward 2007-8
- John Marriott 2009-
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield (Grade I) (1214166)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Historic England. "St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield (Grade II) (1288704)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ Historic England. "War Memorial 5 Metres South Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Church Side (1279887)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Old Churches of the Mansfield Deanery|H Walkerdine and A. S. Buxton|1907|retrieved on 22 April 2025
- ^ Old Churches of the Mansfield Deanery|H Walkerdine and A. S. Buxton|1907|retrieved on 22 April 2025
- ^ Cite Web: https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/mansfield-st-peter/hhistory.php%7CChurch History| Mansfield St Peter and St Paul History|retrieved on the 22 April 2025
- ^ Cite Web: https://southwellchurches.nottingham.ac.uk/mansfield-st-peter/hhistory.php%7CChurch History| Mansfield St Peter and St Paul History|retrieved on the 22 April 2025
- ^ Church marks 900 years with plea for future Chad (Mansfield local newspaper), 18 December 2018, p.21 Accessed 31 July 2018
- ^ Mansfield church marks 900 year anniversary Chad (Mansfield local newspaper online) Retrieved 31 July 2018
- ^ Dictionary of Organs and Organists. First Edition. 1912, p250
Sources
[edit]- The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire. Nikolaus Pevsner
External links
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