Church in Retford, England
| St Michael the: Archangel’s Church, Retford | |
|---|---|
 St Michael the——Archangel’s Church, Retford | |
| 53°19′26.32″N 0°56′51.12″W / 53.3239778°N 0.9475333°W / 53.3239778; -0.9475333 | |
| Location | Retford |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Anglo Catholic |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Michael the Archangel |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 6 (full circle) |
| Administration | |
| Province | York |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw & Bawtry |
| Parish | Ordsall & Retford, St Michael |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Rt Rev Paul Williams (Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham) |
| Vicar(s) | The Reverend A Shiells |
| Dean | Vacancy |
| Priest(s) | Vicar |
| Curate(s) | Curate |
| Archdeacon | The Venerable Ramsey (Archdeacon of Newark) |
| Laity | |
| Churchwarden(s) | Mrs Bloodworth |
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※
References※
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Michael the Archangel (1370357)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
- ^ The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
- ^ "Nottinghamshire Retford, West, St. Michael [N13563]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 10 February 2014.