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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · East Midlands

St Gregory's Church, Fledborough

In or near South Clifton.

Free admission4.9 · 10 Google reviews

St Gregory's Church, Fledborough — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Church of St Gregory, Fledborough - geograph.org.uk - 4141797

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Saxilby · 8.5 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit St Gregory's Church in Fledborough, the nearest railway station is Saxilby, which is 8.5 km away. Entry to the church is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

St Gregory's Church, Fledborough 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 Gregory's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Fledborough, 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. The church stands at the end of a lane, in meadows near the River Trent.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

St Gregory's Church is a redundant Anglican church in Fledborough, 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. The church stands at the end of a lane, in meadows near the River Trent.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The oldest fabric in the church is the lower part of the tower, which was built in the 12th century. Much of the rest of the church dates from the first half of the 14th century. and it was rebuilt and shortened. In 1820, Thomas Arnold, later headmaster of Rugby School, married Mary Penrose, the daughter of the rector, in the church.

Architecture

The nave is divided from the aisles by four-bay arcades. In the north wall of the chancel is a piscina, over which are remaining parts of an Easter Sepulchre. These consist of panels carved with depictions of sleeping soldiers, angels, and Christ rising from the dead. There is another piscina in the south aisle wall. Beside the south doorway are the remains of a stoup. Also on the south wall is a simple alms box bearing the inscription "Remember the Poor 1684". The middle light of the east window, partly blocked by masonry, contains a canopied niche. The windows on each side contain 14th-century stained glass. The right window has a depiction of the Virgin and Child, under which is a…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.2406, -0.7847
County
Nottinghamshire
District
Bassetlaw
Parish
Fledborough
Postcode
NG22 0UU
Parliamentary constituency
Newark
Established
1301
Nearest railway station
Saxilby8.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is St Gregory's Church, Fledborough?
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 0UU), in the parish of Fledborough.
What is St Gregory's Church, Fledborough?
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough — a Grade I-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to St Gregory's Church, Fledborough?
The nearest railway station is Saxilby, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG22 0UU.
When was St Gregory's Church, Fledborough built?
Built or established in 1301.
Is St Gregory's Church, Fledborough a listed building?
St Gregory's Church, Fledborough is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
Is St Gregory's Church, Fledborough free to visit?
Yes, St Gregory's Church, Fledborough is free to enter.
How do I get to St Gregory's Church, Fledborough?
Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 0UU. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency.