Religion
The village churches include St Remigius' Anglican church, a Methodist church and a Baptist Church (dating from 1845) The latter two are 20th century red brick buildings, though the Primitive Methodist chapel of 1868 is now a private residence.
The parish church of St Remigius dates from around the 14th century and its walls, like those of the nearby manor house, are of a local stone which is a rich red in hue. The church, which seats 300, was restored in 1893, and contains a medieval effigy of crusader William Bozon.
The present Methodist Church was opened in 1956. Methodism was introduced into the village by a Mrs Hind through her contact with the Wesleyan Society in 1797. After joining a small society at Nether Broughton she formed a society in Long Clawson, with meetings held in the kitchen of her home. Later a licence was obtained and William Parkes' home was registered for public worship. It became known as 'The Consecrated Barn'. The first chapel was built in 1801, and in 1816 was improved by the addition of a gallery. In 1840 a new chapel was built on the present site at a cost of £1100. In 1873 a schoolroom and a Minister's vestry were added. A Manse was built alongside the chapel in 1887. In 1954 the chapel burnt down. A committee was quickly formed to raise funds for a replacement and on 25 June 1955 the foundation stone for the new building was laid. The new chapel opened on 29 September 1956.
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