The steeply pitched roof was replaced in the 15th century when the nave walls were raised to include the clerestory.

The Nottingham Review of 12 May 1815 reported the event as follows:[4] The Spire of Kegworth Church being much out of repair, the Churchwardens apprehending danger, agreed with Mr. William Wootton, senior, of the above place, to secure the same; which stands about fifty-five yards above the surface of the earth.

On the 24th of April last, he and his son raised ladders four feet above the fane of the steeple; and at two o’clock on the same day, at that wondrous height, they played on the horn and clarionet, God save the King, and other select pieces.

The boy obeyed the order, and with a steady step ascended and descended to the great astonishment of the spectators.

[5] In February 1843 strong winds stripped some lead off the roof and a window of the church was blown in.

[8] It was restored at a cost of £1,400 (equivalent to £170,000 in 2023)[9] between 1859 and 1860 by the contractor Mr. Garland of Nottingham under the supervision of the architect Joseph Mitchell of Sheffield[10] The flat pitched roof installed at in the 15th century included fourteen carved bosses of figures of musicians all but one of which were re-carved in 1860.

[12] To support his case the vicar called in Arthur Page, organist of St Mary's Church, Nottingham, who agreed that it was a great disadvantage to have the congregation between the organ and the choir.