St Peter's Church, Clayworth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Peter's Church, Clayworth |
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St. Peter's Church, Clayworth
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
| Website | www.stpetersclayworth.org |
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| Dedication | St. Peter |
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| Bells | 8 |
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| Parish | Clayworth |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw & Bawtry |
| Diocese | Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St. Peter's Church in Clayworth is a beautiful old church located in the village of Clayworth, Nottinghamshire, England. It is part of the Church of England. This church is very important because it is listed as a Grade I building. This means it's a special historical building that needs to be protected.
History of the Church
This church is very old! It was first built in the early 1000s. Over the years, more parts were added in the 1200s, 1300s, and 1400s.
A big project to fix up and restore the church happened between 1874 and 1875. This work was led by an architect named John Oldrid Scott.
St. Peter's Church is part of a group of churches that work together. These include:
- Holy Trinity Church, Everton
- St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill
- All Saints' Church, Mattersey
Special Features: Murals and Art
One of the most amazing things about St. Peter's Church is its beautiful wall paintings. These paintings are called murals. They were created by a famous artist named Phoebe Anna Traquair.
She painted these murals in 1905. They were carefully cleaned and fixed in 1996 by Elizabeth Hirst. These murals make the church very special and unique.
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One of Traquair's beautiful murals
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Another view of the detailed murals
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Inside the church, looking towards the altar
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The chancel, where more murals can be seen
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The Church Bells
The church tower has eight bells. Each bell has its own story and was made at a different time.
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 is much older, made in 1722 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, was made in 1652 by William Oldfield of Doncaster.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in Clayworth
