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St Matthew's Church, Normanton-on-Trent
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St Matthew's Church, Normanton-on-Trent
53°12′43.92″N 0°49′6.58″W / 53.2122000°N 0.8184944°W / 53.2122000; -0.8184944
Location Normanton on Trent
Country England
Denomination Church of England
History
Dedication St Matthew
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade II* listed
Administration
Parish Normanton-on-Trent
Deanery Newark and Southwell
Archdeaconry Newark
Diocese Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham

St Matthew's Church in Normanton-on-Trent is a very old and special building. It is a parish church for the local community and belongs to the Church of England. This church is so important that it has a special historical status called Grade II* listed. This means it's a building of more than special interest.

A Look Back in Time

This church is very old! It was first built way back in the 13th century, which means it's over 700 years old. Imagine all the history it has seen!

Working Together

St Matthew's Church is part of a "joint parish." This means it works closely with other churches in the area. They share resources and activities. The churches it works with are:

More About Historic Buildings

If you find old buildings interesting, you might want to learn more about how they are protected.

  • Grade II* listed buildings in Nottinghamshire are important historical sites in the area.
  • There are many other Listed buildings in Normanton on Trent that are also protected for their history.
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