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Open Day at St Nicholas Church Thorne
Heritage Open Day: Visit St Nicholas Church 1st built in 1326. A disaster struck a funeral party crossing the mere to Hatfield Parish Church in 1326 so building commenced for a new Parish Church and grave yard in Thorne dedicated to St Nicholas.
The tower has nine bells but only eight are used today. The clock was placed in the tower in 1860. There are 15 beautiful, stained glass windows depicting bible stories. Across the road there was a bailey castle; only the remains of the motte and moat can be seen today.
Over century's there have been many changes and rebuilding of the church as the locals endeavoured to keep and maintain their beautiful church.
The tower has nine bells but only eight are used today. The clock was placed in the tower in 1860. There are 15 beautiful, stained glass windows depicting bible stories. Across the road there was a bailey castle; only the remains of the motte and moat can be seen today.
Over century's there have been many changes and rebuilding of the church as the locals endeavoured to keep and maintain their beautiful church.
Fri 18 Sep to Sunday 20 September
St. Nicholas Church, Stonegate, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN8 5NP
Fri 18 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Sat 19 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Sun 20 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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