Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware
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Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware — church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Town · 3.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Nicholas in Mavesyn Ridware, the nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WS15 3QE, and entry to the church is free.
About
Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7494°, -1.8805°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed parish church in the village of Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England. The church is situated at the eastern end of the village approximately 370 m (1,210 ft) north of the River Trent and just to the north of the Gatehouse of the former ancient Manor House. Although medieval in origin the church was partly demolished in 1782 leaving only the north aisle and west tower remaining from the older structure. The church is one of only 12 Grade I listed buildings in Lichfield District.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed parish church in the village of Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England. The church is situated at the eastern end of the village approximately 370 m (1,210 ft) north of the River Trent and just to the north of the Gatehouse of the former ancient Manor House. Although medieval in origin the church was partly demolished in 1782 leaving only the north aisle and west tower remaining from the older structure. The church is one of only 12 Grade I listed buildings in Lichfield District. It is listed as such as it is a complete example of a late 18th-century church rebuilding including a very rare late 18th-century and early 19th-century conversion of a medieval aisle to the former church into a family chapel with neo-medieval fittings and monuments.
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Background
History
It is believed the church of St Nicholas was founded in 1140 by Hugo de Mavesyn and his tomb in the church occupies the position generally assigned to its founder. The church was built in 1140 and extended during the medieval period until it was partly demolished and rebuilt in 1782. Before 1782 the church consisted of a tower, north aisle, south aisle, nave, chancel and porch. Four bells were installed in the tower during the 17th century. In 1782 the medieval nave, chancel, porch and south aisle were demolished.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7494, -1.8805
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Mavesyn Ridware
- Postcode
- WS15 3QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Town — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5117649 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware - geograph.org.uk - 3604187.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
- Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 3QE), in the parish of Mavesyn Ridware.
- What is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
- Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware — church in Mavesyn Ridware, Staffordshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 3QE.
- When was Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware a listed building?
- Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware free to visit?
- Yes, Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware is free to enter.
- How do I get to Church of St Nicholas, Mavesyn Ridware?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 3QE.