Over a century of impact.

Saint Peter’s Church, located close to the west of Main Street, has architectural and historic interest. Commissioned by Richard Smedley of Risley, who owned collieries at Awsworth. It is an unusually designed parish church which has evolved over time whilst retaining some original elements. Constructed of brick and stone dressing, it makes a positive contribution to the local vernacular. Initially built as a small chapel, believed to be on the site of an old tithe barn. The vestry was used on weekdays as the village’s first schoolroom until the opening in 1878 of the first Board School opposite, The chapel still exists as a chancel situated to the north side of the newer main building. This part of the building is simply constructed in comparison to the rest. It is best appreciated from outside where the distinctive early stone and brick construction can be seen. The church and churchyard, including boundary walls, are important as a source of local identity and social interaction. The oldest known building in the parish, the church and churchyard. The church was virtually re-built in 1900 with a Gothic-style east window. The churchyard includes the Grade II Listed War Memorial.

As part of a Notts County Council project, a local survey recorded location and details of all graves and headstones. Recognised (H1 & H2) in the list of Awsworth Character Buildings & Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

Built by William Jessop between 1792 and 1796 to link local collieries, the canal closed in 1937. The section still in water through Awsworth (Willoughby ‘Top Cut’) was part of a 14.7 mile route between the River Trent in Nottingham to the south and the Great Northern Basin at Langley Mill in Derbyshire to the north.

The Awsworth section, west of Shilo Way between Naptha House and Newtons Lane, is part of a multi-use local green space used for nature conservation and informal recreation. It forms the northern section of a linear Local Nature Reserve which is also used for fishing. The old towpath along its western side is well-used by walkers and cyclists and provides a good viewing point for Bennerley Viaduct and ‘The Blob’ washlands along the River Erewash.

Known locally as ‘bottom chapel’ the building is one of the oldest in the village, and one of two surviving examples from when Methodism was established and spread in the area. It stands to the south side of Station Road close to Main Street. It closed in 1965 and is now a private dwelling.

Although the lettering has been lost the 1854 date stone can still be seen high up on the gable wall. Recognised (H15) in the list of Awsworth Character Buildings & Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

A date stone records 1874 to the frontage of this row of 5 ‘railway workers’ cottages built in connection with the coming of the Great Northern Railway through Awsworth. Now 4 private dwellings with the most westerly two cottages forming a single dwelling. Recognised (H11) in the list of Awsworth Character Buildings & Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

The Old School House was built for the headteacher of the former Awsworth Board School 1878 (later the old Junior School). In conjunction with the school, it is of local historic interest and important locally because it illustrates an important aspect of Awsworth’s past.

The building is of architectural and visual interest, retaining many of its original external features, notably the impressive chimney and roof embellishments. It was sympathetically restored by its present owners. Recognised (H5) in the list of Awsworth Character Buildings & Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

The Gate Inn stands at the eastern edge of the village, close to where Main Street becomes Awsworth Lane. Until recently the red brick public house was in Kimberley Parish but is now in Awsworth Parish. An impressive late 19^th Century, three-storey, Georgian-style building, built around 1880 (possibly 1884).

Originally smaller, it was expanded in the 1950s when the two back rooms were converted into the main bar and lounge, largely establishing the layout seen today. The historic interior noted by CAMRA for its regional importance. The building has a more recent two-storey extension to the western elevation to provide modern stair access and toilets.

Haddon House built 1890 at the junction of The Lane and Bonners Lane. Believed to be the manager’s house for the brickworks located in this vicinity.

Originally Aldercar & Langley Mill Co-operative Society Building built in 1903. Currently NISA village store. Recognised (H8) in the list of Awsworth Character Buildings & Structures of Local Heritage Interest.

The Parish Council’s 100^th year was marked by the planting of a Centenary Oak at the centre of The Donkey Piece where Main Street meets Gin Close Way.

Additionally, an official crest was created to showcase the parish’s unique heritage. At its centre are the crossed keys of St Peter, symbolising the parish church, illuminated by a miner’s helmet and safety lamp in honour of Awsworth’s coal mining past. A locomotive wheel reflects the village’s railway links, while the iconic girders of Bennerley Viaduct rise above the River Erewash and former Nottingham Canal. The green border represents the surrounding Green Belt.

A civic medallion was also commissioned for the Centenary, featuring the same imagery with detailed enamel inlay. Worn on a dark green ribbon, it continues to be used by the Chair at key civic occasions such as Remembrance Day.

The Main Street Community Room (or ‘The Lodge’) stands to the north side of Main Street at the eastern edge of the village. Originally used in conjunction with the flats on Main Street and those at Valley Road at Gilt Hill.