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St Peter's Church, East Bridgford

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Location
  
East Bridgford

Denomination
  
Church of England

Deanery
  
East Bingham

Phone
  
+44 1949 20218

Heritage designation
  
Listed building

Country
  
England

Dedication
  
St Peter

Archdeaconry
  
Nottingham

Parish
  
East Bridgford

St Peter's Church, East Bridgford

Address
  
11 Kirk Hill, East Bridgford, Nottingham NG13 8PE, UK

Diocese
  
Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

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Profiles

St Peter's Church, East Bridgford is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in East Bridgford.

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History

The church was dates from the 11th century. It was restored in 1671 and 1686. The tower was rebuilt in 1778 by Francis Moore. The chancel windows were renewed in 1862. The organ chamber and lady chapel were rebuilt in 1862. There were 3 periods of restoration work in the early 20th century by C.E. Pointing - in 1901, 1903 and 1914.

The church is in a joint parish with St Helen's Church, Kneeton.

Churchyard

The churchyard contains 3 headstones dating from 1775, 1777, and 1810 which are Grade II listed. In slate, they are to the Caunt family.

  • That to the left has shouldered round head, with foliate borders. Dated 1775 it is signed "Brown, Whatton".
  • The central stone has double shouldered round head, with foliate borders, cartouche containing globe, and inscription. To Joseph Caunt, 1810. Signed "Jones Sculp."
  • That to the right has stepped round head and Adam style border with urns. Cartouche with Divine Monogram and angels. To Thomas Caunt, 1777. Signed "R. Brown Sculp."
  • Organ

    The church contains an organ dating from 1875 by Wordsworth and Maskell. This has been subsequently restored by Peter Conacher in 1906, Roger Yates in 1937 and Alan Douglas in 1983. . A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

    References

    St Peter's Church, East Bridgford Wikipedia


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