A somewhat later driving factor towards pushing the centre of population down Kinoulton Hill was the canal (built 1790s) and the communication links it brought.

The site of the village's pinfold, where stray animals were kept if their owners failed to properly supervise their use of common grazing land, is adjacent to the new church, now only remembered in street names.

The site was close to what is now the 'Old School House' and situated upon the canal bank which enabled easy transportation of the bricks.

It closed in 2008 and became a private residence, but post office business survives in the church albeit on a part-time basis.

Wednesday mornings are particularly busy in the church as there is a well frequented café running alongside the Post Office.

19th century census documents show the Herrick family running the pub as well as farming during the 1800s, indicating the agricultural nature of the village during this period.

It is built in red brick, consisting of a nave and chancel, with a vestry to the north-east and a three-stage tower at the western end.