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St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough

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St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough — church in Bassetlaw, UK.

St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough, historic churches in Nottinghamshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Lea Road · 5.8 km
  • Free entry

About

St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1001. Built in the Norman architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bassetlaw, UK". Coordinates: 53.3341°, -0.7633°.

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Heritage listing

St Nicholas Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Littleborough, Nottinghamshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Nicholas Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Littleborough, Nottinghamshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

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Background

History

Littleborough stands on the site of the Roman town of Segelocum (or Agelocum), which was adjacent to a ford crossing the River Trent on the Roman road between Lincoln and York, by way of Doncaster. Littleborough is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, and there is speculation that the church was founded by William the Conqueror, as it stands in what was his manor of Mansfield. The church was probably built in the second half of the 11th century.

Architecture

The chancel arch dates from the 11th century. It incorporates two Saxon pillars. In the east window is stained glass dating from 1900. In the south wall of the chancel is a 14th-century trefoil-headed piscina. The font has a square base and a 17th-century eggcup-shaped bowl. Its cover dates from about the 18th century, and is domed with a ball finial. The lectern and reading desk date from the 19th century, and the oak benches from about 1900. The monuments date from between 1765 and 1855.

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Coordinates
53.3341, -0.7633
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Parish
Sturton le Steeple
Postcode
DN22 0HD
Parliamentary constituency
Newark
Established
1001
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Lea Road5.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough?
St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN22 0HD), in the parish of Sturton le Steeple.
When was St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough built?
Built or established in 1001.
Is St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough a listed building?
St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough free to visit?
Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough is free to enter.
How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Littleborough?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Lea Road, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN22 0HD.