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St Giles' Church, Balderton, is a
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parish church in the
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in
Balderton Balderton is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England, which had a population of 9,757 at the 2011 census, increasing to 9,917 at the 2021 census. Balderton is one of the largest villages in Nottinghamshire, although it may b ...
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, England.


History

The church dates from the 12th century and was restored in 1880. Two Romanesque-style porch doorways, dating from about 1140, face north and south. The more imposing north entrance is topped by a niche containing a figure, possibly St Giles, although this was probably added as late as the 19th century. The north and south arcades are of 13th and 14th century date respectively and the font is octagonal and early 14th century. The rood screen dates from about 1475 and the numerous bench ends are of an uncommon symmetrical design. The church has a substantial spire at the west end of the building containing a peal of eight bells. It is part of a benefice with All Saints' Church, Barnby in the Willows and All Saints' Church, Coddington.


Organ

An organ by
Brindley & Foster Brindley & Foster was a pipe organ builder based in Sheffield who flourished between 1854 and 1939. Background The business was established by Charles Brindley in 1854. He was joined by Albert Healey Foster in 1871 and the company acquired the ...
was installed in 1912. It was replaced by Henry Groves & Son in 2010 reusing some of the original pipes and adding some new. The console is now on a mobile platform that can be moved into the nave. A specification of the organ can be found on the Henry Groves & Son website. The organ is registered on the National Pipe Organ Register.


See also

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Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire There are over 9,000 Grade I listed buildings in England. This page is a list of these buildings in the county of Nottinghamshire, by district. Ashfield Bassetlaw Broxtowe City of N ...
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Listed buildings in Balderton Balderton is a civil parish in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England. The parish contains eight Listed building#England and Wales, listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England. Of these, ...


References

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Balderton Balderton is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England, which had a population of 9,757 at the 2011 census, increasing to 9,917 at the 2021 census. Balderton is one of the largest villages in Nottinghamshire, although it may b ...