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The first recorded reference in history to a church in East Retford comes from 1258 but most of the church was rebuilt in the 1650s, following the collapse of the tower in 1651.

This lovely church, has been a place where worship has been offered to God for over 1000 years, with the original Norman church constructed during the reign of Henry I (d 1135).

Dating from Norman times, our church will give you a sense of the history of the area whose name derives from ‘Anastan’ a solitary stone and is known to have had prehistoric settlements in the area.

The church is mentioned in Domesday Book.

A church at Wilsford is mentioned in Domesday Book, but the building dates to the 11th to 15th centuries, with a restoration in 1860 by Kirk and Parry.

A 13th century church that is recorded in the Doomsday Book.

This long, low church, with its rather dumpy 13th century tower, is an unlikely but harmonious mix of styles.

Norbury's church is tucked down a lane near to Norbury Manor (a National Trust property), dating from early 14th century.

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.

St Edith's dates almost entirely from the 14th century, but the tower and clerestory are from about a century later.

In the pleasant grounds of Ilam Hall stands a church with an ancient secret: the tomb of a hermit and king with a tragic story, St Betram.

Step back in time at this unique and beautiful village church, almost certainly built in Anglo Saxon times, during the early 11th century and this building forms the nave of the current church.