St. Peter's Church, Clayworth is a

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in the

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in Clayworth,

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. The church is listed Grade I on the

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History

The church dates from the early part of the 11th century, with additions from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. A substantial restoration was done by

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in 1874 to 1875. The church is in a joint parish with: * Holy Trinity Church, Everton * St Peter & St Paul's Church, Gringley-on-the-Hill * All Saints' Church, Mattersey

Features

It is notable for the murals painted by

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. The murals were executed in 1905, and restored in 1996 by Elizabeth Hirst. File:Clayworth church, Traquair Mural (27649070398).jpg, Traquair's murals File:Clayworth church, Traquair Mural (41519486211).jpg, File:Clayworth, St Peter's church interior (40625865645).jpg, The nave towards the altar File:Clayworth church, Traquair Mural - chancel view (39710646270).jpg, The chancel

Bells

There are eight bells in the tower. The two smallest were cast by John Taylor of Loughborough in 1998. Bells 3 and 4 were cast by the same company in 1951. The fifth was cast in 1897 by John Warner and Sons, London. The sixth was cast by Daniel Hedderly of Bawtry in 1722. The seventh is by George Oldfield I of Nottingham from 1629. The tenor is by William Oldfield of Doncaster in 1652.

References

Sources

*The Buildings of England, Nottinghamshire.

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