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Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware

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Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware — church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.

Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware, historic churches in Staffordshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Rugeley Town · 3.8 km
  • Free entry

About

Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7494°, -1.8805°.

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Heritage listing

The Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed parish church in the village of Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England. The church is situated at the eastern end of the village approximately 370 m (1,210 ft) north of the River Trent and just to the north of the Gatehouse of the former ancient Manor House. Although medieval in origin the church was partly demolished in 1782 leaving only the north aisle and west tower remaining from the older structure. The church is one of only 12 Grade I listed buildings in Lichfield District.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed parish church in the village of Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England. The church is situated at the eastern end of the village approximately 370 m (1,210 ft) north of the River Trent and just to the north of the Gatehouse of the former ancient Manor House. Although medieval in origin the church was partly demolished in 1782 leaving only the north aisle and west tower remaining from the older structure. The church is one of only 12 Grade I listed buildings in Lichfield District. It is listed as such as it is a complete example of a late 18th-century church rebuilding including a very rare late 18th-century and early 19th-century conversion of a medieval aisle to the former church into a family chapel with neo-medieval fittings and monuments.

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Background

History

It is believed the church of St Nicholas was founded in 1140 by Hugo de Mavesyn and his tomb in the church occupies the position generally assigned to its founder. The church was built in 1140 and extended during the medieval period until it was partly demolished and rebuilt in 1782. Before 1782 the church consisted of a tower, north aisle, south aisle, nave, chancel and porch. Four bells were installed in the tower during the 17th century. In 1782 the medieval nave, chancel, porch and south aisle were demolished.

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Coordinates
52.7494, -1.8805
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Mavesyn Ridware
Postcode
WS15 3QE
Parliamentary constituency
Lichfield
Established
1250
Nearest railway station
Rugeley Town3.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 3QE), in the parish of Mavesyn Ridware.
When was Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware built?
Built or established in 1250.
Is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware a listed building?
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware free to visit?
Yes, Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is free to enter.
How do I get to Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 3QE.