St. Giles' Church, Cromwell is a

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in the

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in Cromwell, Nottinghamshire. The church is Grade I listed by the

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as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

History

The church was medieval but restored in 1873 to 1876 by

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. The church is largely 13th century with the tower being built around 1427.Pevsner, Nikolaus. 1979. ''The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire''; 2nd ed. Harmondsworth, Middx: Penguin; p. 108

Pipe organ

The church has a small single manual pipe organ. A specification of the organ can be found on th
National Pipe Organ Register

Current parish status

It is in a group of parishes which includes: * St. Andrew's Church, Caunton *St. Giles' Church, Cromwell * Holy Rood Church, Ossington * St. Laurence's Church, Norwell

Sources

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History

Pipe organ

Current parish status

See also

Sources