Location East Retford Denomination Church of England Bells 10 Parish Retford Bell 10 | Country England Dedication St Swithun Deanery Bassetlaw and Bawtry Phone +44 1777 704222 Heritage designation Listed building | |
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Address 1 Chapelgate, Retford DN22 6PL, UK Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham Similar St Saviour's Church, St Michael the Archange, All Saints' Church - Babworth, St Peter and St Paul's Ch, All Hallows' Church - Ordsall | ||
St Swithun’s Church, East Retford is a Grade II* listed Church of England parish in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham in East Retford.
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History
The church dates from the 13th century. The tower was rebuilt in 1658, and the pinnacles added in 1810. G.G. Place undertook further restorations between 1852 and 1855. The Chantry Chapel was rebuilt by George Frederick Bodley in 1873. There was a further restoration in 1905.
It is in a joint parish with
Organ
The church has had organs since at least the late eighteenth century. The organ has been rebuilt many times by J. W. Walker & Sons Ltd, Brindley & Foster, Henry Willis & Sons and Cousans.
Bells
There are ten bells all cast by John Taylor & Co, dated 1968. The tenor weighs 23 cwt and is in the note of Eb.
References
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