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The church dates from the 13th century. It was restored in 1866 by [[Ewan Christian]].<ref name="listing"/>
The church dates from the 13th century. It was restored in 1866 by [[Ewan Christian]].<ref name="listing"/>



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== Bells ==
== Bells ==
There are three bells at St Martin's Church.
There are three bells at St Martin's Church.
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Treble 4cwt, Second 4.5cwt & Tenor 5.5cwt
Treble 4cwt, Second 4.5cwt & Tenor 5.5cwt


The [[three]] [[bells]] are in a wooden frame for three bells with [[traditional]] fittings in a [[dilapidated]] state, this is why they are unringable. In 2013 there was talk of [[restoration]], making the bells to a ringable condition again with new frame and fittings. [[Taylor's of Loughborough]] gave a quote of £20,000. Thanks to Dr Birkby, bell fund in the [[Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers]], who advised the church what to do. A grant was said to be given of 10.5%.
The [[Bell (instrument)|bell]]s are in a wooden frame for three bells with traditional fittings in a dilapidated state, making them unringable. In 2013 there was talk of [[restoration]], making the bells to a ringable condition again with new frame and fittings.{{citation needed}} [[John Taylor & Co|Taylor's of Loughborough]] gave a quote of £20,000. Thanks to Dr Birkby, bell fund in the [[Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers]], who advised the church what to do. A grant was said to be given of 10.5%.{{citation needed}}


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== [[Clock]] ==


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== Clock ==
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There is evidence of there once being a [[clock]] at St Martin's church. The room under the bells is where the clock would have been situated. There is a picture of the church that was given to a vicar in the [[Second World War]], that showed a clock face on the[south side of the tower.{{citation needed}}


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There is [[evidence]] of there once being a [[clock]] at [[St Martin]]'s church. The room under the bells is where the clock would have been situated. There is a picture of the church that was given to a [[vicar]] in the [[Second World War]], that showed a [[clock face]] on the [[south]] side of the [[tower]].


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== Services ==
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Services today take place on 1st & 3rd Sundays at 9am. It is a service of [[Holy Communion]] or [[Morning Prayer (Anglican)|Morning Prayer]]. Some special services like [[Harvest festival]] might be on a different Sunday and time.
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== [[Services]] ==

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Services today take place on 1st & 3rd Sundays at 9am. It is a service of [[Holy Communion]] or [[Morning Prayer]]. Some special services like [[Harvest]] might be on a different Sunday and time.


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== Group of Churches ==
== Group of Churches ==
St Martin's is part of a group of churches. The group of churches is called The Clays Group of Churches. The group is made up of five neighboring churches:
St Martin's is part of a group of churches. The group of churches is called The Clays Group of Churches. The group is made up of five neighboring churches:
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*St Martin, [[Bole]]
*St Martin, [[Bole]]


[[North Wheatley]] has recently been called "Church in Wheatley" this consists the C of E church & North Wheatley's [[Methodist]] Chapel. [[South Wheatley]] has ruins of the church of [[St Helen]].
[[North Wheatley]] has recently been called "Church in Wheatley" this consists the C of E church & North Wheatley's [[Methodist]] Chapel. [[South Wheatley]] has ruins of the church of St Helen.



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== [[Clergy]] ==
== Clergy ==
The Clays Group has the one [[Vicar]], the Team Vicar, Rev Cantrill who has the responsibility of all the above [[parishes]]. He is [[ordained]] [[Church of England]] & [[Methodist]] [[Minister]]. He has the responsibility of Grove Street Methodist church, [[Retford]]. The Clays Group has a [[Lay Reader]].
The Clays Group has the one [[Vicar]], the Team Vicar, Rev Cantrill who has the responsibility of all the above [[parishes]]. He is an ordained [[Church of England]] & [[Methodist]] Minister. He has the responsibility of Grove Street Methodist church, [[Retford]]. The Clays Group has a [[Lay Reader]].


*Previous [[Clergy]]:
*Previous [[Clergy]]:
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== The [[Vicarage]] ==
== The [[Vicarage]] ==
[[Bole]] has a [[Vicarage]] dating to 1864. The Vicarage is now known as "[[Bole House]]". It was sold in 2009.
Bole has a [[Vicarage]] dating to 1864. The Vicarage is now known as "Bole House". It was sold in 2009.



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== Situation of the Church ==
== Situation of the Church ==
The church, hidden behind trees is on East Street in [[Bole]], [[Nottinghamshire]] next to a farm. There is room outside of the church gates for parking cars. Bole has a [[bus stop]] not far from the church with the local 95 [[bus service]]from [[Retford]] to [[Gainsborough]].
The church, hidden behind trees is on East Street in Bole, Nottinghamshire next to a farm. There is room outside of the church gates for parking cars. Bole has a [[bus stop]] not far from the church with the local 95 [[bus service]] from [[Retford]] to [[Gainsborough, Lincolnshire|Gainsborough]].
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==References==
==References==

Revision as of 21:17, 19 February 2014

St Martin's Church, Bole
St Martin's Church, Bole
Map
53°22′26.16″N 0°48′39.66″W / 53.3739333°N 0.8110167°W / 53.3739333; -0.8110167
LocationBole, Nottinghamshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
Websitewww.achurchnearyou.com
History
DedicationMartin of Tours
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade II listed
Specifications
Bells3 (Temporary Unringable)
Tenor bell weight5.5 cwt
Administration
DistrictBassetlaw
ProvinceYork
DioceseDiocese of Southwell and Nottingham
ArchdeaconryNewark
DeaneryBassetlaw and Bawtry
CircuitRetford Area
BeneficeClays Group
ParishBole with Saundby
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop of Sherwood, Rt Rev Porter
Vicar(s)Rev M Cantrill (Team Vicar)
DeanVacancy (Dean of Bassetlaw & Bawtry)
ArchdeaconArchdeacon of Newark
Laity
Reader(s)Mrs L Keating (Group Reader)
Churchwarden(s)Mrs J Martin

St Martin's Church, Bole is a Grade II listed[1] parish church in the Church of England[2] in Bole, Nottinghamshire.

History

The church dates from the 13th century. It was restored in 1866 by Ewan Christian.[1]


Bells

There are three bells at St Martin's Church.

Bell Number Date Founder Note
One 1611 Henry II Oldfield D
Two 1500 John Seliok C#
Three 1611 Henry II Oldfield B

Treble 4cwt, Second 4.5cwt & Tenor 5.5cwt

The bells are in a wooden frame for three bells with traditional fittings in a dilapidated state, making them unringable. In 2013 there was talk of restoration, making the bells to a ringable condition again with new frame and fittings.[citation needed] Taylor's of Loughborough gave a quote of £20,000. Thanks to Dr Birkby, bell fund in the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Guild of Church Bell Ringers, who advised the church what to do. A grant was said to be given of 10.5%.[citation needed]


Clock

There is evidence of there once being a clock at St Martin's church. The room under the bells is where the clock would have been situated. There is a picture of the church that was given to a vicar in the Second World War, that showed a clock face on the[south side of the tower.[citation needed]


Services

Services today take place on 1st & 3rd Sundays at 9am. It is a service of Holy Communion or Morning Prayer. Some special services like Harvest festival might be on a different Sunday and time.


Group of Churches

St Martin's is part of a group of churches. The group of churches is called The Clays Group of Churches. The group is made up of five neighboring churches:

North Wheatley has recently been called "Church in Wheatley" this consists the C of E church & North Wheatley's Methodist Chapel. South Wheatley has ruins of the church of St Helen.


Clergy

The Clays Group has the one Vicar, the Team Vicar, Rev Cantrill who has the responsibility of all the above parishes. He is an ordained Church of England & Methodist Minister. He has the responsibility of Grove Street Methodist church, Retford. The Clays Group has a Lay Reader.

  • Previous Clergy:
  • Rev Thomas Curston BA Licensed 6th June 1831 Curate
  • Rev James Stovin BA Licensed 26th July 1829 Curate
  • Rev John Mickle Lit 14th February 1823 Curate (Subscription on Appointment, ordained Deacon 1815 & Priest 1817)
  • Rev Charles Henchman BA, MA 15th December 1731 - 16th December 1731 Vicar (Died 23rd November 1780)
  • Rev Thomas Smith BA Vicar
  • Rev Nicholas Browne MA Vicar 22nd January 1631



The Vicarage

Bole has a Vicarage dating to 1864. The Vicarage is now known as "Bole House". It was sold in 2009.


Situation of the Church

The church, hidden behind trees is on East Street in Bole, Nottinghamshire next to a farm. There is room outside of the church gates for parking cars. Bole has a bus stop not far from the church with the local 95 bus service from Retford to Gainsborough.


References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST MARTIN (1045690)". National Heritage List for England.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
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