St Swithin's Church, Wellow Explained

St Swithin’s Church, Wellow
Coordinates:53.1878°N -0.9978°W
Location:Wellow, Nottinghamshire
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Dedication:St Swithin
Heritage Designation:Grade II* listed
Parish:Wellow
Deanery:Newark and Southwell
Archdeaconry:Newark
Diocese:Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

St Swithin's Church, Wellow is a Grade II* listed Church of England parish in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham[1] in Wellow, Nottinghamshire.

History

The church dates from the 12th century. It was restored in 1878 by Ewan Christian, and a further restoration took place in 1968.

It is in a group of parishes comprising:

Organ

The church has an organ by James Jepson Binns. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[2]

Clock

The church had an early clock by Richard Roe of Epperstone which was installed in 1699.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. The buildings of England. Nottinghamshire, Nikolaus Pevsner
  2. Web site: The National Pipe Organ Register - NPOR.
  3. Book: Beeson, C.F.C . English Church Clocks 1280-1850 . 1977 . Brant Wright Associates Ltd . 0903512149.