St Paul's Church, West Drayton

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St Paul’s Church, West Drayton
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St Paul’s Church, West Drayton
St Paul's Church, West Drayton
53°15′45.68″N0°55′46.37″W / 53.2626889°N 0.9295472°W / 53.2626889; -0.9295472
Location West Drayton, Nottinghamshire
Country England
Denomination Church of England
Websitewww.achurchnearyou.com
History
Dedication St Paul
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Specifications
Bells2 (S)
Administration
Province York
Diocese Southwell and Nottingham
Archdeaconry Newark
Deanery Bassetlaw and Bawtry
Parish West Drayton
Clergy
Archdeacon Archdeacon of Newark

St Paul's Church is a Grade II* listed [1] parish church in the Church of England [2] in West Drayton, Nottinghamshire.

Contents

History

The church dates from the 12th century. [3]

It is in a joint benefice with

Bells

West Drayton church has two bells that can be swing chimed.

Group of Churches

This church is part of the Elkesley Group. This includes the parishes of:

See also

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References

  1. Historic England. "CHURCH OF ST PAUL (1224416)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  2. The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
  3. Historic England. "Church of St Paul, Church Lane (east side) West Drayton, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire (1224416)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 9 February 2014.