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St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham

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St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham — church in Bassetlaw, UK.

St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham, historic churches in Nottinghamshire

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Swinderby · 7.9 km
  • Free entry

About

St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bassetlaw, UK". Coordinates: 53.2155°, -0.7933°.

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Heritage listing

St Wilfrid's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Low Marnham, 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 Wilfrid's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the village of Low Marnham, 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

The church dates from the 13th century, with additions or alterations in the 14th, 15th and 19th centuries, and a restoration in 1846.

Architecture

The arcades differ in that the north arcade is carried on low cylindrical pillars with circular capitals, while the south arcade has taller octagonal pillars with detached shafts. In the south wall of the chancel is a tomb recess, and in the south wall of the south aisle is a piscina and an aumbry. The church contains monuments to the Cartwright family. There is a hatchment dated 1749 in the north aisle, and a fragment of 15th-century stained glass.

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Coordinates
53.2155, -0.7933
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Parish
Marnham
Postcode
NG23 6SN
Parliamentary constituency
Newark
Established
1201
Nearest railway station
Swinderby7.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham?
St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG23 6SN), in the parish of Marnham.
When was St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham built?
Built or established in 1201.
Is St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham a listed building?
St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham free to visit?
Yes, St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham is free to enter.
How do I get to St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham?
The nearest railway station is Swinderby, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG23 6SN.