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St Peter's Church, Hayton
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St Peter's Church, Hayton
53°20′55.69″N 0°54′33.71″W / 53.3488028°N 0.9093639°W / 53.3488028; -0.9093639
OS grid reference SK 72719 84183
Location Hayton, Nottinghamshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Peter
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed
Specifications
Bells 3 (Chimed by hammers)
Administration
Parish Hayton
Deanery Bassetlaw and Bawtry
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Province York

St Peter's Church, Hayton is a very old and special church located in Hayton, Nottinghamshire. It is part of the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special title: it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historical buildings in England and is protected by law.

History of St Peter's Church

This church has a long and interesting past! It was first built way back in the 12th century. That's over 800 years ago, which makes it incredibly old. Imagine all the history that has happened around this building! Over the centuries, parts of the church were carefully repaired and updated. A big restoration, or fixing-up project, happened in the 19th century.

More About Historic Buildings

  • Grade I listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
  • Listed buildings in Hayton, Nottinghamshire
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