St. George's Church, Barton in Fabis

St George’s Church stands in the village of Barton in Fabis, a quiet parish beside the A453 in Nottinghamshire. Built in the medieval period, it is one of the oldest churches in the area and holds Grade I listed status. The building was restored in the 19th century by architect Thomas Chambers Hine. Later, in the 1930s, the nave roof and parapet were repaired by Charles Marriott Oldrid Scott and builder Thomas Long. The church belongs to a group of five churches known as ‘The 453 Churches’ because they lie along the A453 road. The church is best known for its alabaster tomb in the chancel, made in 1616. The tomb shows reclining figures of William and Tabitha Sacheverell, local landowners from the early 17th century. Inside, a two-manual pipe organ dates from 1893 and was installed in 1965 after being moved from Wincham Methodist Church. The west tower contains a ring of six bells, still rung today. Visitors enter a simple nave with plain walls and a restored roof. The chancel holds the alabaster tomb and a small altar. The pipe organ stands on the west side, its pipes visible above the organ loft. The tower’s six bells are rung from the ground floor, and their sound fills the church on Sunday mornings. Outside, the churchyard is bordered by yew and oak trees, and the building sits close to the quiet lanes of Barton in Fabis.