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- Elston, Nottinghamshire (Elston Chapel)
This small solitary barn-like chapel of Norman origin stands in the middle of a peaceful field. Without a tower or even a bellcote, it exemplifies simplicity and charm.
The most significant features is the entrance - this is a Norman door – a huge stone arch with zigzag decoration that is neartly 1,000 years old.
Look for the graffiti on the door jamb from 1717.
Inside, there are late Georgian rustic pews, a gallery, a communion table, a pulpit and several layers of wall paintings , some of which feature Georgian biblical texts.
A large Royal coat of arms is featured on the north wall.
To locate this church on a map, click on the 'View on map' link that appears below the address information at the top of the page.
5 miles south west of Newark, off A46 (Fosse Way) to the village of Elston; church in field to the north east of Elston
Nearest railway station: Newark (5 miles).
SK 761 482
01/05/12
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St Michael's Church, Cotham, Nottinghamshire
A church set in picturesque countryside
St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham, Nottinghamshire
A handsome Perpendicular church
Southwell Minster
Cathedral/church
Rufford Abbey
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
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Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
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The CCT is grateful to the Flickr group, Friends of the Churches Conservation Trust, for the images shown here. CCT is not responsible for the quality or content of images taken from Flickr.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church and the CCT before you visit?
You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.
Derbyshire, Liecestershire, Nottinghamshire & Rutland County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Derbyshire, Liecestershire, Nottinghamshire & Rutland . Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
St Michael's Church, Cotham, Nottinghamshire A church set in picturesque countryside Cotham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5JS
See church page
St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham, Nottinghamshire A handsome Perpendicular church Holme Lane, Low Marnham, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6SL
See church page
St Nicholas' Church, Normanton, Lincolnshire An old church masquerading as Victorian Normanton-on-Cliffe, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 3BH
See church page
Rufford Abbey The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/rufford-abbey
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
All our Nottinghamshire churches are in CCT’s North region.
Experience Nottinghamshire tourism website
Days out with the kids in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Historical & Archaeological Society
Nottinghamshire Family History Society
Nottinghamshire Historic Churches Trust
List of churches in Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.
Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).
Or use the button below to donate online.
If the access information for this church is listed as 'Keyholder nearby', this means that the key is kept by one of our invaluable volunteer 'keyholders', who usually live just a short walk from the church and can give visitors the key; sometimes this is a nearby hotel, pub, library, art gallery or other venue. You will find instructions explaining how to get the key when you arrive at the church.
Access to this church is across field.
Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating or running water meaning that they can be cold, and very rarely have toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. We do apologise for any inconvenience the lack of facilities may cause.
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