St Michael the Archangel's Church is a Grade II* listed[1] parish church in the Church of England[2] in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England.

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]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Historic England. "Church of St Michael the Archangel (1370357)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
  3. ^ "Nottinghamshire Retford, West, St. Michael [N13563]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Michael_the_Archangel%27s_Church,_Retford
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