Bellfounders of Loughborough. Six were cast in 1847, while two more were added recently in 1997. Records show Bradfield's bells were not only rung on Sundays but also to commemorate events of national importance, such as on 5 November "for the Gunpowder Treason" and from 1660 onwards on 29 May (Oak Apple Day) to celebrate The Restoration. The irregularly shaped watch house which stands by the main gates was built in 1745 to guard against grave robbers looking for fresh corpses for medical study, with friends and relatives of the deceased often guarding the recently buried loved ones with guns. It is the only surviving watch house in Yorkshire, and today it is a private dwelling. When Bradfield village lost its church hall in 1987, the rear pews of the church were removed to provide a meeting place and kitchen. References and footnotes The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Bradfield (booklet), John and Julia Hatfield The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Bradfield; A Brief History and Guide (Leaflet) External links St Nicholas, High Bradfield 12th-century church buildings in England 15th-century church buildings in England Tourist attractions in Sheffield Churches in Sheffield Church of England church buildings in South Yorkshire English Gothic architecture in South Yorkshire Grade I listed buildings in Sheffield History of Sheffield Tourist attractions of the Peak District