St Nicholas' Church, Normanton

A fine medieval church masquerading as Victorian.

This delightful stone church has lovely views across rolling countryside. At first glance, it may appear to be Victorian but closer inspection reveals much earlier origins. The south arcade has arches that date back to the twelfth century, while the fourteenth-century tower has a row of intriguing animal head carvings beneath the parapet. A clerestory was added in the fifteenth century.

Inside the church, above the eastern-most arch of the south aisle, is a mysterious opening which resembles a blocked window. It is cut by the 12th-century arcade, suggesting that it might be part of the 11th-century building. Its exact purpose is unknown as it is an atypical shape.

Much of the medieval carving remains, together with a seventeenth-century pulpit and Royal Arms of 1820.

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

To donate £5 please send 109 to 70970

To give £10 please send 109 to 70191