St Peter's Church, Clayworth facts for kids

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St. Peter's Church, Clayworth
Denomination	Church of England
Churchmanship	Broad Church
Website	www.stpetersclayworth.org
History
Dedication	St. Peter
Specifications
Bells	8
Administration
Parish	Clayworth
Deanery	Bassetlaw & Bawtry
Diocese	Southwell and Nottingham
Province	York

St. Peter's Church, Clayworth is a historic church located in the village of Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, England. It belongs to the Church of England.

This church is very important because it is listed as a Grade I building. This means it's considered a building of exceptional interest and is protected for its historical and architectural value.

History of St. Peter's Church

The oldest parts of St. Peter's Church were built a very long time ago, in the early 11th century. That's over 900 years ago! Over the years, more sections were added in the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries.

In the late 1800s, between 1874 and 1875, the church had a big update called a Victorian restoration. This work was done by an architect named John Oldrid Scott.

St. Peter's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. This group includes:

• Holy Trinity Church, Everton
• St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill
• All Saints' Church, Mattersey

Amazing Murals and Artworks

One of the most special things about St. Peter's Church is its beautiful murals. These large paintings were created by a talented artist named Phoebe Anna Traquair in 1905. Murals are paintings done directly on a wall or ceiling.

These amazing artworks were carefully cleaned and repaired in 1996 by Elizabeth Hirst, so they can be enjoyed for many more years.

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  One of Traquair's beautiful murals

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  A closer look at the detailed murals

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  The inside of the church, looking towards the altar

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  The chancel area, where more murals can be seen

The Church Bells

The church tower at St. Peter's has eight bells. Each bell has its own unique history!

• The two smallest bells were made in 1998 by John Taylor of Loughborough.
• Bells number 3 and 4 were also made by the same company, but earlier, in 1951.
• The fifth bell was cast in 1897 by John Warner and Sons in London.
• The sixth bell dates back to 1722 and was made by Daniel Hedderly of Bawtry.
• The seventh bell is even older, from 1629, made by George Oldfield I of Nottingham.
• The largest bell, called the "tenor" bell, was made in 1652 by William Oldfield of Doncaster.

More to Explore

• Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
• Listed buildings in Clayworth