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The village of Ranskill dates back to the 9th century.

800 years old, small and beautiful.

St Mary’s was founded in 1170 by the Norman Lord, William de Lovetott. Of this church, only part of the chancel and the lower part of the tower remain.

Our church is at the heart of our community in Thurcroft and is much loved.

Fairy tale church almost lost forever under the waves of Rutland Water.

There has been a church on this site since the reign of Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) and it is the only one noted in the Domesday Book as being in the ‘vast and ancient territory of Hallamshire’.

The small parish church of St Margaret of Antioch is located near the point where an old Roman road ran north to the fort at Torksey.

The long history of St Mary's opened a new chapter during the construction of Rutland Water when it became linked with the neighbouring church of St Matthew.

St Denys is on the east side of the market place, and is surrounded by fine old buildings from many periods, including the 16th century half timbered vicarage.