Church of the Good Shepherd, Nottingham
Church in Nottingham, England
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The Church of the Good Shepherd is a Roman Catholic church in Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire.[2] It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
| Church of the Good Shepherd, Nottingham | |
|---|---|
The church in 2008 | |
 Church of the Good Shepherd, Nottingham | |
| 52.992982°N 1.136463°W | |
| SK 58058 44326 | |
| Location | Arnold, Nottingham |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Official website |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Grade II* listed.[1] |
| Designated | 1998 |
| Architect | Gerard Goalen |
| Style | Art Deco |
| Groundbreaking | 1963 |
| Completed | 1964 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Concrete; brick; wood |
| Administration | |
| Province | Westminster |
| Diocese | Nottingham |
| Parish | Arnold |
History
The church was opened on 23 July 1964 and it celebrated its Golden Jubilee commemorating fifty years of service in 2014.[3] The architect was Gerard Goalen and the modern design won an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1966.[4] The dalle de verre stained glass is by Patrick Reyntiens.[5][1]
The Church is on the Historic England - Heritage at Risk Register, having been assessed as condition "Poor" and "Priority: A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric".[6]
It had previously suffered with roof issues. In 2012, roof membrane and reinforcement works cost around £300,000 which primarily enabled the removal of damaging rainwater from the church's flat roof. The parish fundraised to cover the cost of repairs with around a third match funding allocated by English Heritage as a significant contribution towards the works.[7]
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[8]