St Giles' Church, Holme, Nottinghamshire
St Giles, Holme Pierrpoint
The church is nicely set in a cul-de-sac by the river. It was built by a wool merchant � John Barton and you can find his �marks�: the shields above the porch door include a sheep and two bales; his rebus (�bar� and �ton� = barrel) in the chancel roof. He is said to have come up with the phrase: �I thanke God and ever shall/It is the sheepe hath payed for all�. The church has an unspoiled Tudor chancel; there are fine screens and poppyhead benches. Fragments of 16th century glass remain.
