Church of St Mary Magdalene, Keyworth


The Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a Grade-I listed church located in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, England.

Description

The church dates from the fourteenth century. Nikolaus Pevsner noted that the tower of the church is unique in the county.
It was restored by George Frederick Bodley between 1871 and 1874 who replaced the roofs and were responsible for the chancel arch. The work included a new stone floor, new south-west window, new lighting. The stonework was undertaken by Goliath Hitchcock of Keyworth, the building, plastering and tiling to Mr. Crofts of Keyworth, the woodwork by Mr. S. White of Whatton and the new windows and leadwork by Sollory and Son, Mount Street, Nottingham at a cost of £1,365. During the work various gifts were made including the east window at a cost of £86 by Burlison and Grylls. The pulpit was given in remembrance if Mr. R. T. Flinders of Keyworth. The oak lectern from Miss Burnside of Ratcliffe.
The church shares a Rector with

Stained glass

Early work by Burlison and Grylls.

Clock

The first clock had the date of 1796. A new clock was built by G. & F. Cope which required winding every eight days. The clock was installed and set going on 24 August 1893 by Major Roberston of Widmerpol Hall.

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