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A medieval church containing Norman fabric and which was a chapel of ease for the parish of Norwell existed on the site of the present building; it was demolished in 1849.

An intimate 12th century church noted for its tympanum and other Norman carvings set in a peaceful conservation village on the edge of Rutland Water.

This is a church like no other, a genuinely unique building that was the last major work of its architect, William Lethaby.

Always open to visitors, whether you wish to enjoy historic architecture, admire the remarkable medieval wall paintings, study the monuments of past gentry families, or simply pause to experience the atmosphere of contemplation, celebration, worship and fellowship that people have found within this wonderful building for a thousand years.

Whilst the tower is medieval the church was so rebuilt in the 17th and 18th century that that is its overriding appearance.

Welcome to our quintessential English parish church, surrounded by greenery and lovingly cared for it has been described as ‘the church among the trees’ and certainly lives up to visitors expectations!

Welcome to our stunning church, whose architecture, furnishings, history and heritage have been shaped by over 900 years of faith and worship.

A remote and romantic place.

The church was rebuilt in Decorated Gothic style by the architect John Wing the younger for Sir John Palmer Bt in 1788.

A Grade II listed church described by Pevsner as having the ‘usual west tower with eight pinnacles’.

This pretty village church is grade II listed and was built in 1869 in the gothic revival style.

Built between 1851 and 1853 at a time when the town was rapidly expanding and prosperous, the church is vast, with a magnificent tower with octagonal spire reaching to some 220 feet high, a landmark which can be seen for many miles around.