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Reference to St Martin’s church occurs in the Matriculus of 1220 when Hugh de Grantmesnil a powerful baron who owned much land in Leicestershire, gave it to the Abbot of Ware, who was Proctor of the monks of St. Evroult in Normandy, France.

A simple village church in an ancient elevated churchyard, in a stunning setting with views up the valley and to the surrounding hills.

St Nicholas church was begun in 1087 and is believed to be the oldest church in Rutland.

The delightful conservation village of Cold Overton lies on a ridge close to the Rutland border, where the church originates from the 12th century with its medieval wall paintings and stone carvings.

There has been a church on the present site since medieval times, but our present church dates from 1720, with close ties to Buildwas Abbey and the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, we are in a stunning location overlooking the River Severn.

Resting place of King Richard III.

Externally this church looks almost like a barn but once inside you will find a complete late Georgian interior, made even more so by our recent reintroduction of new timber windows.