Where is Worksop Priory?

Worksop Priory is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S80 2JE), in the parish of Bassetlaw, unparished area.

How do I get to Worksop Priory?

The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S80 2JE.

Is Worksop Priory a listed building?

Worksop Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Worksop Priory free to visit?

Yes, Worksop Priory is free to enter.

How do I get to Worksop Priory?

The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S80 2JE.

Historic churches · East Midlands

Worksop Priory

In or near Woodsetts.

Anglo-SaxonFree admission

Worksop Priory — church in Bassetlaw, UK.

Worksop Priory, historic churches in Nottinghamshire — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

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Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Worksop · 1.0 km

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Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Worksop Priory, the nearest railway station is Worksop, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is S80 2JE, and entry is free.

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Worksop Priory is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1050. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Bassetlaw, UK". Coordinates: 53.3038°, -1.1157°.

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Heritage listing

Worksop Priory (formally the Priory Church of Our Lady and Saint Cuthbert, Worksop) is a Church of England parish church and former priory in the town of Worksop, Nottinghamshire, part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham and under the episcopal care of the Bishop of Beverley. The church is Grade I listed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

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Worksop Priory is a Christian place of worship that focuses on daily Mass and community fellowship. It serves as a center for worship and offers a welcoming environment for families and friends seeking spiritual comfort and peace.

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Background

History

The initial land grant and monies to establish the Augustinian priory were made by William de Lovetot in 1103. In 1187 Philip, the Canon of Lincoln Cathedral, donated the Worksop Bestiary, an illuminated manuscript now at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York. During the thirteenth century, two lords of Worksop (Gerard de Furnival II and his son Thomas de Furnival) died while on crusade, Gerard on the Fifth Crusade in 1219 and Thomas on the Barons' Crusade in 1241. Thomas's brother, Gerard III, also died on this campaign, while their brother William, who had also taken part, returned home. A later rhyming history, which was on display in Worksop Priory in the late fifteenth century,…

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Coordinates: 53.3038, -1.1157
County: Nottinghamshire
District: Bassetlaw
Parish: Bassetlaw, unparished area
Postcode: S80 2JE
Parliamentary constituency: Bassetlaw
Established: 1050
Nearest railway station: Worksop — 1 km
Official site: www.worksoppriory.co.uk

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wikidata: Q8035162 (CC0)
wikipedia: Worksop Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Worksop Priory.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Worksop Priory?: Worksop Priory is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S80 2JE), in the parish of Bassetlaw, unparished area.
What is Worksop Priory?: Worksop Priory — church in Bassetlaw, UK.
How do I get to Worksop Priory?: The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S80 2JE.
When was Worksop Priory built?: Built or established in 1050.
Is Worksop Priory a listed building?: Worksop Priory is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Worksop Priory free to visit?: Yes, Worksop Priory is free to enter.
How do I get to Worksop Priory?: The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S80 2JE.

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