St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe
St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe is a Chapel of Ease in the Church of England in Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire. It is notable as being one of very few surviving 'tin tabernacles' still in ecclesiastical use.[1] It was granted Grade II listed status by Historic England in July 2022.[2]
| St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe | |
|---|---|
 St Aidan's Church, Caythorpe, in June 2022 | |
| 53°0′13.28″N 0°58′43.98″W | |
| Location | Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Aidan |
| Dedicated | 1900 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II listed |
| Designated | 18 July 2022 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Archdeaconry | Nottingham |
| Deanery | Gedling |
| Parish | Caythorpe |
History
The church was built in 1900 as a Chapel of Ease in the parish of Lowdham, and it remains in a joint parish with:
- St Mary's Church, Lowdham
- St John the Baptist's Church, Gunthorpe
Organ
There is a pipe organ and a Canadian reed organ.
References
- Ian Smith, Tin Tabernacles: Corrugated Iron Mission Halls, Churches and Chapels of Britain. Ian Smith, 2004
- Historic England. "Church of St Aidan, Caythorpe Road, Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire, NG14 7ED (Grade II) (1479708)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
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