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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 hidden gem, off the beaten track and a sacred space for almost 1000 years.

Village church with famous literary associations.

The church was designed by famous architect Charles Lanyon, and is an excellent source of information, through parish records, for anyone tracing their family tree.

Dating from the 12th Century, the church is situated outside the village with commanding views of the Leicestershire countryside.

The present church was built in red brick with greenstone and slate in 1857 by Maugham and Fowler and replaced the original chalk and thatch building.

Standing on an ancient Christian site, the current church was built in 1900-02 to designs blending Scottish vernacular with the newly fashionable Arts and Crafts style.

In a tranquil setting in a green glen and close to the rushing River Esk, Cortachy Church is close to the gates of the castle, to which it belongs.

In 1334 John de Harrington founded a chantry in this place, whereby the chaplain and his assistant were enabled to support themselves and pray daily for the souls of their founder and his family.