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Church of St Martin of Tours, Saundby

Nottinghamshire

Overview

Address

Gainsborough Road, East Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 9ER
Where to find this church

Opening times

Open Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm. For further information please contact the Local Community Officer, Peter Clegg via email below.

Email address

pclegg@thecct.org.uk

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About this Church

An exceptional example of good restoration

This medieval church has an impressive pinnacled tower dated 1504. However, following some exceptionally sympathetic nineteenth century restoration it is hard to tell where the medieval fabric ends and Victorian work begins. The north aisle seems to be wholly nineteenth century though it was probably built on medieval foundations.

Outstanding features include a fourteenth-century effigy, a monument of 1599 and an excellent cycle of stained glass by the renowned Victorian designer Charles Kempe completed between 1885-1890.

You can now help support the work of the Churches Conservation Trust in caring for Saundby by text:

To donate £5 please send SAU to 70970

To give £10 please send SAU to 70191

Access information

Please be aware that there are several steep steps down into the nave. A disabled ramp is stored in the church. Please call 01132 441689 for information before visiting.

Facilities & Hire

Due to the historic nature of our buildings, only a very small number of them have heating, running water or toilet facilities. The lighting is usually operated via a 'push button' timer or a motion sensor. 

  • Church Available for Hire

History & Further Information

Why not make your visit more enjoyable and informed by finding out more about this church before you visit? You can download a range of publications below including the relevant county guide, and any walk round guides we have for this church.

Derbyshire Leicestershire Nottinghamshire Rutland County Guide

This free of charge short guide contains details of all the churches we care for in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Rutland. Printed copies of the county guide are also available at the church.

Directions

7 miles north east of Retford on A620 Gainsborough Road between North Wheatley and Beckingham; church in hamlet of Saundby

Transport

Nearest railway station: Gainsborough Lea Road (2.2 miles)

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