Historic churches · East Midlands
St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore
In or near Barrow.
St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 6.5 km
- Free entry
About
St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore is a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
St Nicholas' Church is a parish church located in Cottesmore, part of the Diocese of Peterborough. It serves the local community and offers various services and events, although some have been temporarily suspended due to restrictions.
Place summary
St Nicholas' Church is located in Cottesmore, in the East Midlands. This church is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, which reflect the region's ecclesiastical heritage.
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Background
History
The current church mostly dates from the 13th and 14th centuries, and is built of stone from Clipsham, which is nearby. Most of the decoration of the church dates back to the rebuilding in the Edwardian period. The tower dates to the 14th century. In the northern wall some 12th-century stonework can be seen, and at the eastern end of the church some stonework set into buttresses can be seen. The southern doorway has zigzag patterns possibly dating from the 12th century. The tower has three bells, the earliest dating back to 1598. The north aisle forms a RAF chapel, dedicated in 1949 to commemorate those who died whilst working at RAF Cottesmore during the Second World War. It was designed…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7129, -0.6655
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Cottesmore
- Postcode
- LE15 7BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Phone
- 01572812202
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 6.5 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore?
- St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 7BW), in the parish of Cottesmore.
- What is St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore?
- St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 7BW.
- Is St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore free to visit?
- Yes, St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Nicholas' Church, Cottesmore?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 7BW.