Friday, 30 June 2023

Churches (186) : St Mary Magdalene, Newark-on-Trent

The parish church of St Mary Magdalene in Newark in Nottinghamshire has 12th century origins though is the third church on the site. Parts of the current church including the crypt date from about 1180. The west tower dates from 1220 though the spire was added in the following century. Most of the current church including the nave, aisles and chancel date from a rebuilding in the 15th century.

The church, which is in the Gothic style, was restored in the 19th and 20th centuries. The church is largely built from ashlar masonry.