St Paul's Church, West Drayton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Paul’s Church, West Drayton |
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St Paul’s Church, West Drayton
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| 53°15′45.68″N 0°55′46.37″W / 53.2626889°N 0.9295472°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 71114 74747 |
| Location | West Drayton, Nottinghamshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Website | www.achurchnearyou.com |
| History | |
| Dedication | St Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Specifications | |
| Bells | 2 (S) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | West Drayton |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Paul's Church is an old and special church located in West Drayton, Nottinghamshire, England. It's a place where people gather for worship and community events. This church is part of the Church of England and is considered a very important historical building. It has a special status called Grade II* listed, which means it's a building of more than special interest.
A Look Back in Time
St Paul's Church has a very long history! It was first built way back in the 12th century. That means it's over 800 years old! Imagine all the history that has happened around this church.
This church is part of a larger group of churches in the area. They work together to serve their communities.
Church Bells
Inside St Paul's Church, there are two special bells. These bells can be swung to make beautiful sounds, often heard during services or special occasions.
Working Together
St Paul's Church is part of something called the Elkesley Group. This group includes several churches in nearby villages. They all work together to support each other and their local communities.
See Also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in West Drayton, Nottinghamshire
