St Mary's Church, Norton Cuckney is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England[1] in Cuckney.[2]
At the edge of the churchyard are the remains of Cuckney Castle, a motte and bailey castle listed as a Scheduled Monument by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.[3]
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History
The church dates from the 12th century, and was restored in 1667, 1892 and 1907.
It is in a joint parish with
Memorials
In the nave floor is a worn slab of black marble, reputed to be the tomb of Robert Pierrepont, 1st Earl of Kingston-upon-Hull, c.1643.
Organ
The church contains a pipe organ by Brindley & Foster dating from 1877. A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[4]
See also
Gallery
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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Churchyard of St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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Church Sign at St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
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Church Sign at St Mary's Church, Norton Lane, Cuckney
References
- ^ The Buildings of England: Nottinghamshire: Nikolaus Pevsner.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Mary, Norton Lane, Cuckney (1206551)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ Historic England. "Cuckney motte and bailey castle, Norton Road, Cuckney (1010909)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ "R00952". National Pipe Organ Register. Retrieved 16 June 2013.