Historic churches · East Midlands
St Giles' Church, Balderton
In or near Winthorpe.
St Giles' Church, Balderton — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Northgate · 3.2 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Giles' Church in Balderton is located at postcode NG24 3PU. The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, which is 3.2 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Giles' Church, Balderton is a Grade I-listed building in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
St Giles' Church, Balderton, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Giles' Church is part of a group of three churches located near Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire. It serves as a community hub where visitors can participate in services and social events.
From the Wikipedia article
St Giles' Church, Balderton, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in Balderton, Nottinghamshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church dates from the 12th century and was restored in 1880. Two Romanesque-style porch doorways, dating from about 1140, face north and south. The more imposing north entrance is topped by a niche containing a figure, possibly St Giles, although this was probably added as late as the 19th century. The north and south arcades are of 13th and 14th century date respectively and the font is octagonal and early 14th century. The rood screen dates from about 1475 and the numerous bench ends are of an uncommon symmetrical design. The church has a substantial spire at the west end of the building containing a peal of eight bells. It is part of a benefice with All Saints' Church, Barnby in the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0553, -0.7780
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Balderton
- Postcode
- NG24 3PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Established
- 1150
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Northgate — 3.2 km
- Official site
- bbc-churches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15979352 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Giles' Church, Balderton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Giles' Church, Balderton?
- St Giles' Church, Balderton is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG24 3PU), in the parish of Balderton.
- What is St Giles' Church, Balderton?
- St Giles' Church, Balderton — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Giles' Church, Balderton?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG24 3PU.
- When was St Giles' Church, Balderton built?
- Built or established in 1150.
- Is St Giles' Church, Balderton a listed building?
- St Giles' Church, Balderton is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is St Giles' Church, Balderton free to visit?
- Yes, St Giles' Church, Balderton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Giles' Church, Balderton?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG24 3PU.