St Michael the Archangel's Church, Retford
St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England[2] in Retford, Nottinghamshire, 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 | |
| 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 |
History
The church dates from the 13th century.[1] 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.[3]
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.
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