Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary and St Nicolas
St Mary and St Nicolas — parish church of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Spalding · 0.8 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Mary and St Nicolas, you can take the train to Spalding station, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the church is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is PE11 2PB.
About
St Mary and St Nicolas is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "parish church of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.7850°, -0.1478°.
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Heritage listing
The Church of St Mary and St Nicolas is an active Church of England parish church in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England. It was built c. 1284 on the site of an earlier church, and is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Mary and St Nicolas is the Parish Church located in the heart of Spalding, serving as a welcoming community space for worship and fellowship. The church has a rich history dating back to at least 1284AD and aims to create an inclusive environment for individuals from all backgrounds.
From the Wikipedia article
The Church of St Mary and St Nicolas is an active Church of England parish church in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England. It was built c. 1284 on the site of an earlier church, and is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
After the Norman Conquest in 1066, monks from the Abbey of Saint Nicolas in Angers, in France, were sent to take control of Spalding Priory. In 1284 Prior William of Littleport laid the foundations for a new parish church to replace the earlier parish church which was situated on the Priory boundary, on the site of the Sheep Market. The record states that the new church was to be built “on the other side of the water towards the east, in the great cemetery where was formerly a certain chapel which was called the Chapel of the blessed Thomas the Martyr”. The church was completed after the death of Prior William by his successor Clement of Hatfield (1293-1318). The building was cruciform. It…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7850, -0.1478
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Holland
- Parish
- South Holland, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE11 2PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Holland and The Deepings
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Spalding — 0.8 km
- Official site
- www.stmaryandstnicolas.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594617 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Mary and St Nicolas, Spalding (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: SS Mary and Nicolas, Spalding - geograph.org.uk - 120806.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Mary and St Nicolas?
- St Mary and St Nicolas is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE11 2PB), in the parish of South Holland, unparished area.
- What is St Mary and St Nicolas?
- St Mary and St Nicolas — parish church of Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Mary and St Nicolas?
- The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE11 2PB.
- When was St Mary and St Nicolas built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is St Mary and St Nicolas a listed building?
- St Mary and St Nicolas is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Mary and St Nicolas free to visit?
- Yes, St Mary and St Nicolas is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Mary and St Nicolas?
- The nearest railway station is Spalding, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE11 2PB.