St. John's Church, Colston Bassett

St John's Church, Colston Bassett, was built in 1892 by the architect Arthur Brewill at the behest of Robert Millington Knowles of Colston Bassett Hall, High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire. However, the work of 1892 was of poor quality and the church soon needed restoration. This was begun in 1934 by Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott. The work involved restoration of the spire which had become fractured by the corrosion of iron cramps at a cost of £280 (). The western side of the church which was in danger of collapsing owing to the dilapidated conditions of the foundations was restored by Sir Edward and Lady Le Merchant at a cost of £1,000 (). The building was reopened by the Bishop of Southwell,…