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- Littleborough, Nottinghamshire (St Nicholas' Church)
This tiny Norman church lies down a quiet country lane, close to the Trent. It stands near the site of an old Roman fort – they built a military station here by the stone causeway across the river, both now long gone.
Roman brick and tile have been used in its walls recalling the empire that brought its civilisation to England almost two thousand years ago. Look out for the Roman 'herring-bone’ design in the masonry.
The simple two-cell stone building probably belongs to the second half of the 11th-century. The Norman doorway and massive chancel arch are particularly interesting, the latter incorporating two smaller Saxon pillars.
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.
8 miles east of Retford off A620; at village of North Wheatley take country (Roman) road to Sturton le Steeple and east to the hamlet of Littleborough
Nearest railway station: Gainsborough Lea Road (3.6 miles)
SK 824 826
01/05/12
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Church of St Martin of Tours, Saundby, Nottinghamshire
An exceptional example of good restoration
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough, Nottinghamshire
Surrounded by cooling towers and pylons
Gainsborough Old Hall
Heritage site
Doddington Hall and Gardens
Heritage site
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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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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, Nottinghamshire, Leciestershire and Rutland County Guide (PDF, 4.5mb)
This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches CCT cares for in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leciestershire and Rutland . Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.
Church of St Martin of Tours, Saundby, Nottinghamshire An exceptional example of good restoration Gainsborough Road, Saundby, East Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9ER
See church page
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough, Nottinghamshire Surrounded by cooling towers and pylons Fledborough, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0UU
See church page
St Wilfrid's Church, Low Marnham, Nottinghamshire A handsome Perpendicular church Holme Lane, Low Marnham, Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6SL
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Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/lincoln-medieval-bishops-palace
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).
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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.
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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The church door was open, and the interior wafted with smoke from a nearby bonfre....delightful. I tried the little foot-blown organ, which almost works! Some inside pipes are missing and others keeling over.