Historic churches · East Midlands
St. James, Normanton
In or near Kegworth.
St. James, Normanton — Grade I listed church in Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough · 3.4 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. James in Normanton, you can take a train to Loughborough station, which is 3.4 km away. The postcode for the church is LE12 5BF. Entry is free.
About
St. James, Normanton is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1250. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed church in Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.8013°, -1.2320°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St. James is a parish church in the village of Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire. The Church was designated as a Grade I listed building on 13 October 1966, for being "of exceptional interest".
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St. James is a parish church in the village of Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire. The Church was designated as a Grade I listed building on 13 October 1966, for being "of exceptional interest".
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
St. James' Church is a Grade I Listed medieval church built in the 13th century. The original section of the church represents an Early English style of architecture. In 1889 the church was restored using designs by Mr. Weatherley. The cost of the 1889 restoration totalled £2020. It is believed that the church was originally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary; however, the church was later rededicated to St James.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.8013, -1.2320
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Rushcliffe
- Parish
- Normanton on Soar
- Postcode
- LE12 5BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rushcliffe
- Established
- 1250
- Nearest railway station
- Loughborough — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7588415 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St James' Church, Normanton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Church, Normanton on Soar - geograph.org.uk - 6422.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. James, Normanton?
- St. James, Normanton is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 5BF), in the parish of Normanton on Soar.
- What is St. James, Normanton?
- St. James, Normanton — Grade I listed church in Normanton on Soar, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St. James, Normanton?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 5BF.
- When was St. James, Normanton built?
- Built or established in 1250.
- Is St. James, Normanton a listed building?
- St. James, Normanton is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St. James, Normanton free to visit?
- Yes, St. James, Normanton is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. James, Normanton?
- The nearest railway station is Loughborough, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 5BF.