Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSt Wilfrid's Church and churchyard

St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard

England
List entry 1019493
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Wilfrid's Church, Cropwell Bishop is a medieval parish church in Nottinghamshire, with origins in the Norman period. The church preserves architectural features characteristic of twelfth-century construction, including Romanesque elements, though it underwent substantial rebuilding and modification during the later medieval period. The churchyard, which forms part of the designated ancient monument, contains the church building and its immediate burial ground, representing a continuous site of Christian worship and burial since medieval times. The church remains an important example of ecclesiastical architecture and settlement development in the East Midlands, with the monument designation recognising the archaeological and historical significance of both the structure and its associated churchyard.

St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019493. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard?

St Wilfrid's Church, Cropwell Bishop is a medieval parish church in Nottinghamshire, with origins in the Norman period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019493.

Who is responsible for protecting St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard?

St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019493.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Wilfrid's Church and churchyard?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moat, fishpond, enclosures, hollow way and postmill mound 600m north-west of Barland Fields (1.6 km), Newbold medieval settlement and part of the open field system, 330m north east of Manor Farm (2.3 km), Medieval market cross and 19th century commemorative cross (4.6 km).

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