2016

SK9306 : Normanton Church tower

taken 8 years ago, near to Normanton, Rutland, England

This is 1 of 2 images, with title Normanton Church tower in this square
Normanton Church tower
Normanton Church tower
Built 1826-9 by Thomas Cundy Snr and Jnr, it is clearly influenced by the towers of St. John's, Smith Square in London Link
Normanton Church, Rutland Water

St Matthew's Church is a grade II listed building, built between 1826 and 1911. It was once the private chapel for the Normanton Estate, but was de-consecrated in 1970. It was saved from demolition as part of the Rutland reservoir construction by public outcry the lower half was filled with stone and rubble, with a concrete cap constructed just below the level of the windows. An embankment was built round the church protecting it from the water leaving it a prominent feature on the water's edge. The structure originally was home to an exhibition recording the history of Rutland Water, but this has been re-located in the visitor centre. The building is now a very popular venue for civil weddings and concerts. (Correct at November 2015)


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This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Normanton Church formerly the Church of St [25] · Tower [12] Title Clusters: · Normanton Church tower [2] ·
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SK9306, 204 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Alan Murray-Rust   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 22 February, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Thursday, 25 February, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 9324 0627 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:38.7699N 0:37.3997W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SK 9334 0621
View Direction
West-northwest (about 292 degrees)
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