Parish Church
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist was begun in the 13th century and underwent a significant restoration in 1893. It is within the Anglican Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and is the most southerly parish in the Province of York. It also forms part of a joint Benefice with the neighbouring parishes of Costock, East Leake, West Leake and Rempstone. There is a Rector and Associate Priest.
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