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The Church of St Mary Magdalene
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- The Church of St Mary Magdalene is considered one of the finest parish churches in England.
- The central piers of the old church, dating from the 11th or 12th century, remain, and the lower part of the tower is a fine example of Early English when at its best.
- It was originally built as a place of worship for the Bishops of Lincoln who also controlled Newark Castle and used it as a retreat.
- The upper parts of the tower and spire are Decorated, completed about 1350; the nave dates from between 1384 and 1393, and the chancel from 1489 which is built on the site of the original parish church.
- Only the spires of Preston, Louth, Grantham, Chesterfield and Kilburn are taller parish churches outside London.
- During the English Civil War the spire was hit by a cannon ball, the damage remains to this day.
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 Reference Data
- Reference No.
- 2927
- First Uploaded
- 19-02-2006
- Last Editorial Date
- 04-02-2010
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- Address
- Parish Church Market Place, Newark. NG24 1JS
- Council
- Newark and Sherwood District Council
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Country
- United Kingdom
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- Complete
- Construction start date
- 1070
- Completion date
- 1489
- Renovation Date
- 1865
- Heritage Status
- Grade I
- Style
- Gothic
- Pinnacle Height (AGL)
- 252.62
- Pinnacle Type
- Spire
Market Data- Primary Use
- Place of Worship
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