St Peter and St Paul's Church, North Wheatley facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter and St Paul's Church, North Wheatley |
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| 53°21′48.92″N 0°51′23.00″W / 53.3635889°N 0.8563889°W | |
| Location | North Wheatley |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Dedication | St Peter and St Paul |
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| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
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| Bells | 6 |
| Administration | |
| Parish | North Wheatley |
| Deanery | Bassetlaw and Bawtry |
| Archdeaconry | Newark |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham |
| Province | York |
St Peter and St Paul's Church is a very old and important church located in North Wheatley, England. It's part of the Church of England. This church is so special that it's been given a "Grade II* listed" status. This means it's a building of particular importance, with more than special interest, and it's protected for its history and unique architecture.
History of the Church
This church has been around for a long time! It was first built way back in the 13th century, which means it's over 700 years old. Imagine all the history it has seen!
The church's tall tower was added much later, around the year 1480. The chancel, which is the part of the church where the altar is, was rebuilt in 1824.
In 1896, the church got a big makeover. This restoration work was done by an architect named Charles Hodgson Fowler, making sure the church stayed strong and beautiful for many more years.
Today, the church is looked after by Rev M Cantrill, who is the Vicar.
Church Bells
St Peter and St Paul's Church has six bells! These bells are hung in a special wooden frame that was made in 1896.
Here's a bit about the bells:
- The smallest bell, called the treble, weighs about 3 cwt (which is about 152 kilograms). It was made in 1896.
- The next three bells were made in 1958 and weigh 3 cwt, 4 cwt, and 5 cwt respectively.
- The two largest bells, the fifth and the tenor, are the oldest. They were made in 1793 and weigh 5 cwt and 8 cwt (about 406 kilograms) respectively.
To ring the bells, you have to climb an old oak staircase inside the tower. This staircase is even older than the 19th century!
There's an interesting story about the bells: In 1926, the church's foundations needed fixing, and the tower was declared unsafe. Because of this, the bells couldn't be rung for 32 years! Imagine how quiet the village must have been without them. Finally, in 1958, after the church was made safe again, a special service was held, and the bells rang out once more!
The Clays Group of Churches
St Peter and St Paul's Church is part of a group of churches called the Clays Group. This group includes several local churches that work together.
Here are the other churches in the group:
- St Peter, Hayton
- St John the Baptist, Clarborough
- St Peter & St Paul, Sturton le Steeple
- St Martin, Bole
The Organ
For many years, the church had a large pipe organ. However, it was removed about 40 years ago. Now, the church uses a smaller electronic organ for its music.
See also
- Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire
- Listed buildings in North and South Wheatley
