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St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield

Norman & medievalFree admission

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield — church in Mansfield, UK.

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield, historic churches in Nottinghamshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Mansfield · 0.4 km
  • Free entry

About

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mansfield, UK". Coordinates: 53.1436°, -1.1931°.

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Heritage listing

St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is a parish church in the Church of England located in the town centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The church, war memorial and railings south of the church are listed for special architectural interest. The church is mentioned in Domesday book in 1086.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

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St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is a parish church in the Church of England located in the town centre of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The church, war memorial and railings south of the church are listed for special architectural interest. The church is mentioned in Domesday book in 1086.

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Background

History

A portion of St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church is Norman. In 1096 the church was transferred by William II to Robert Bloet, Bishop of Lincoln. In the 12th century a new stone nave and chancel were built, towards the latter end of this century the church expanded in line with the population of Mansfield. In the 13th century further additions were added including a new aisle and two altars. In 1304 the church was almost entirely destroyed by fire, but was then restored by 1420. The 14th century also saw the church tower raised. In 1428 Henry VI subsidy the church continued to be annexed to the Bishop of Lincoln. In 1521 Dame Cecilly Flogan, a business owner, gave land which was given to the…

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Coordinates
53.1436, -1.1931
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Mansfield
Parish
Mansfield, unparished area
Postcode
NG18 1AN
Parliamentary constituency
Mansfield
Established
1101
Nearest railway station
Mansfield0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield?
St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG18 1AN), in the parish of Mansfield, unparished area.
When was St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield built?
Built or established in 1101.
Is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield a listed building?
St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield free to visit?
Yes, St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield is free to enter.
How do I get to St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Mansfield?
The nearest railway station is Mansfield, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG18 1AN.