English Heritage sites near Walkeringham Parish
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
3 miles from Walkeringham Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
5 miles from Walkeringham Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
13 miles from Walkeringham Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
ROCHE ABBEY
14 miles from Walkeringham Parish
Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations.
CONISBROUGH CASTLE
16 miles from Walkeringham Parish
Dramatically re-presented in May 2014 after a major HLF funded project, the keep of Conisbrough Castle is unique.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
18 miles from Walkeringham Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
Churches in Walkeringham Parish
St Mary Magdalene, Walkeringham
Gringley Road
Walkeringham
Doncaster
01427 891376
The present church dates from the early 13th century. It is a medium-sized church, consisting of a broad nave of three bays, north and south aisles, the former extending eastwards on the north side of the chancel. There is also a western tower and a south porch.
All the windows are square-headed with plain pointed lights in the chancel and south aisle and rounded lights in the clerestory and north aisle. The clerestory has the odd feature of four windows on the south side and three on the north.
The east window, containing painted glass, was installed in 1857 at a cost of £120 in memory of the Revd. J. K. Miller. This was restored in 2004 and shows scenes taken from the Old and New Testaments The two other memorial windows on the south side of the chancel date from 1858. The west window, containing glass from 1866, has been much restored. At the east end of the south aisle, there is a stained glass window, representing the adoration of the Magi, installed in 1911 at a cost of £60.
The 15th-century western tower was built in three stages in the local Roche Abbey stone. There are five single windows in the bell chamber and the tower is surmounted by eight pinnacles. There is a ring of three bells in the bell chamber dated 1586, 1606 and 1809. The clock has an ancient dial, but a modern movement by Potts of Leeds.
The roofs are all substantially 15th century, the best being that of the chancel, with shields and bosses at the centre of the beams. One beam in the nave bears the date 1713, carved in the centre.
The top of the early 16th-century rood screen was removed by a former vicar, the Revd. Dr W. J. Beale and used to form the priest's vestry, but the base is still in its former position. Dr Beale also carved the lectern and erected the lych gate.
There are several masons' marks on the stones, notably by the lectern, and on the first pillar to the west of this is carved "R.W. 10.7.1704".
SAFEGUARDING
Ensuring that children and young people, as well as adults, are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding please contact:
In the Parish: Hugo Dunkley, Parish Safeguarding Co-ordinator, Tel 01777 816003
In the Diocese: call 01636 817200 or e-mail: [email protected]
Out of Hours for Children & Adults:
Nottinghamshire: 0300 456 4546
Nottingham City Council: 0115 876 1000