St Michael the Archangel's Church, Retford explained

St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford
Coordinates:53.324°N -0.9475°W
Osgraw:SK 70234 81313
Location:Retford
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Churchmanship:Anglo Catholic
Dedication:St Michael the Archangel
Heritage Designation:Grade II* listed
Bells:6
Bells Hung:full circle
Parish:Ordsall & Retford, St Michael
Deanery:Bassetlaw & Bawtry
Archdeaconry:Newark
Diocese:Southwell and Nottingham
Province:York
Bishop:Rt Rev Paul Williams (Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham)
Dean:Vacancy
Archdeacon:The Venerable Ramsey (Archdeacon of Newark)
Vicar:The Reverend A Shiells
Curate:Curate
Warden:Mrs Bloodworth

St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England[1] 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

Notes and References

  1. The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.