The story behind the small church standing on the edge of …
2021年8月31日 · Today it stands as a "treasured memorial to the past" on the edge of a large man-made lake, but centuries ago Normanton Church was a focal point of its surrounding parish. Also known as the...
The History of Normanton Church
Normanton Church is the county of Rutland’s most famous landmark. Yet it could all have been very different. Professional wedding photographers and their customers should be grateful for the public outcry of 1970 that saved Normanton Church from destruction when plans to flood the area around it were being set in motion.
Normanton St Matthew - National Churches Trust
When it came time to flood the area, it became obvious that the church would be partially submerged once the high-water level was reached. This would mean the gradual erosion of its lower walls and foundations. There was huge public …
St Matthew's Church, Normanton - Wikipedia
The church was de-consecrated in 1970, and was to have been demolished as part of the reservoir construction, as its floor was below the proposed water level. Following a public outcry, the lower half was filled with stone and rubble, and a …
Normanton, Rutland - Wikipedia
In the 1970s much of the parish was flooded by the construction of the Rutland Water reservoir. St Matthew's Church is a Grade II listed building, built in classical style.
St Matthews Church, the private chapel to the Normanton Estate, was lucky to have escaped being demolished as it was below the high water line of the proposed reservoir. It was deconsecrated in 1970 and a Trust was formed to try and ensure its preservation.
Normanton Church - Atlas Obscura
2019年9月24日 · Even then, it was nearly destroyed in 1970 when the county planned to flood the area and create a reservoir. Had it not been for huge public outcry, much of the church would have been submerged...
Normanton Church - The Hide at Manton Bay
2021年9月30日 · Thanks to the public outcry and numerous protests it was decided that the church should be saved. It was soon realised that upon flooding the valley, the church would be partially submerged under water. After much deliberation it was decided that the lower level of the church would be filled with rubble in order to raise the church floor.
Normanton Church, Oakham (Peterborough overnight trip #2)
2024年2月24日 · Source: Normanton Church before the flooding of the valley. Source: Rutland Photographic The church used to sit on dry land, overlooking the Rutland valley on the site of a medieval church.
Normanton Church, Rutland Water - Geograph Britain and Ireland
2014年7月26日 · Much-photographed landmark on the south side of the reservoir, saved from flooding when Rutland Water was created in the 1970s.