All Saints
Coddington, Nottinghamshire
From a distance, All Saints could be a little red roofed medieval country church, but in fact the appearance of the present building is largely the result of a restoration of the original 13th century
Tucked away at the end of a no-through road, the church stands in a tranquil setting, surrounded by trees next to the River Witham.
Barnby in the Willows, Nottinghamshire
All Saints is a Grade I listed church dating back to the 13th century with later additions of the tower, north and south porches added in the 15th century.
The unusual window tracery at the end of the south aisle and in the chancel is of particular interest with long low-shuttered windows on either side of the chancel thought to be 'leper windows'. Entering through the north porch, the carved oak door dates back to 1480, the nave has arcades of semi-circular arches supported by alternate pairs of round and octagonal pillars. The stone font with panels of octagonal shields is also 13th century. The central pews of the nave are C15 with carved bench ends and unique poppyhead carvings of faces, animals and flowers. Some of the pews were restored mid 19th century and four of the wooden poppy-heads replaced with cast iron replicas. The altar rail and intricately carved reredos panelling date from the 17th century.
The peaceful churchyard of about an acre is bordered by mixed hedging and mature trees including three large willows and an avenue of twelve clipped yews. A public footpath runs through a small wooded area of ash, horse chestnut, sycamore, rowan, poplar and silver birch crossing the river to a network of footpaths to neighbouring villages. The area is a haven for wildlife with swans on the river and reported sightings of otters and kingfishers.
Coddington, Nottinghamshire
From a distance, All Saints could be a little red roofed medieval country church, but in fact the appearance of the present building is largely the result of a restoration of the original 13th century
Claypole, Lincolnshire
Located in the Lincolnshire village of Claypole, St Peter's is a thriving church at the centre of its community where all are welcome and everyone belongs.
Balderton, Nottinghamshire
The village of Balderton is mentioned in Domesday and there was possibly a church of Saxon origin although no trace of this has ever been found.