St Mary's at Rolleston on Dove is a rewarding building rich in history, Norman in its earliest parts as witnessed by the fine north doorway into the nave, though the Saxon Cross that stands near the base of the tower speaks of an earlier time still. Most of the present building is however 13th to 14th century with some substantial later additions and much restoration in 1892.

The church consists of the usual nave and chancel but unusually the west end of the nave has no aisles, though they exist further east then continue as chapels on either side of the chancel (that on the north being mostly a late Victorian addition). The tower at the west end has a curiously off-centre windows to its belfry on two sides to accommodate a staircase within and is crowned by a handsome spire. My first impression of the interior was that it was rather dark, thus I was glad there was some artificial lighting on (though it was a very sombre morning when I called!). There are several items of interest within, the best being in the south chapel where a few elements of medieval glass have been reset alongside a rather grand canopied 17th century tomb, while to the north is a fine later medieval incised slab.

My exploration / recording of this church was a little limited; when I arrived I found the main door locked so was on the verge of giving up until I noticed a couple of locals taking things in through the vestry door, so I went to ask if they'd mind if I had a look around inside. They were very welcoming, and I was escorted around and shown various points of interest, but I didn't feel I could loiter to do proper photography and impose on their time so limited myself to handheld snaps (with mixed results at best given the dark interior on a very dull day). They did suggest the church was normally open at other times, in which case it would be nice to revisit if I get the chance and get some decent photos of the glass.

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St Mary's at Rolleston on Dove is a rewarding building rich in history, Norman in its earliest parts as witnessed by the fine north doorway into the nave, though the Saxon Cross that stands near the base of the tower speaks of an earlier time still. Most of the present building is however 13th to 14th century with some substantial later additions and much restoration in 1892.

The church consists of the usual nave and chancel but unusually the west end of the nave has no aisles, though they exist further east then continue as chapels on either side of the chancel (that on the north being mostly a late Victorian addition). The tower at the west end has a curiously off-centre windows to its belfry on two sides to accommodate a staircase within and is crowned by a handsome spire. My first impression of the interior was that it was rather dark, thus I was glad there was some artificial lighting on (though it was a very sombre morning when I called!). There are several items of interest within, the best being in the south chapel where a few elements of medieval glass have been reset alongside a rather grand canopied 17th century tomb, while to the north is a fine later medieval incised slab.

My exploration / recording of this church was a little limited; when I arrived I found the main door locked so was on the verge of giving up until I noticed a couple of locals taking things in through the vestry door, so I went to ask if they'd mind if I had a look around inside. They were very welcoming, and I was escorted around and shown various points of interest, but I didn't feel I could loiter to do proper photography and impose on their time so limited myself to handheld snaps (with mixed results at best given the dark interior on a very dull day). They did suggest the church was normally open at other times, in which case it would be nice to revisit if I get the chance and get some decent photos of the glass.

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St Mary's at Rolleston on Dove is a rewarding building rich in history, Norman in its earliest parts as witnessed by the fine north doorway into the nave, though the Saxon Cross that stands near the base of the tower speaks of an earlier time still. Most of the present building is however 13th to 14th century with some substantial later additions and much restoration in 1892.

The church consists of the usual nave and chancel but unusually the west end of the nave has no aisles, though they exist further east then continue as chapels on either side of the chancel (that on the north being mostly a late Victorian addition). The tower at the west end has a curiously off-centre windows to its belfry on two sides to accommodate a staircase within and is crowned by a handsome spire. My first impression of the interior was that it was rather dark, thus I was glad there was some artificial lighting on (though it was a very sombre morning when I called!). There are several items of interest within, the best being in the south chapel where a few elements of medieval glass have been reset alongside a rather grand canopied 17th century tomb, while to the north is a fine later medieval incised slab.

My exploration / recording of this church was a little limited; when I arrived I found the main door locked so was on the verge of giving up until I noticed a couple of locals taking things in through the vestry door, so I went to ask if they'd mind if I had a look around inside. They were very welcoming, and I was escorted around and shown various points of interest, but I didn't feel I could loiter to do proper photography and impose on their time so limited myself to handheld snaps (with mixed results at best given the dark interior on a very dull day). They did suggest the church was normally open at other times, in which case it would be nice to revisit if I get the chance and get some decent photos of the glass.

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St Mary's at Rolleston on Dove is a rewarding building rich in history, Norman in its earliest parts as witnessed by the fine north doorway into the nave, though the Saxon Cross that stands near the base of the tower speaks of an earlier time still. Most of the present building is however 13th to 14th century with some substantial later additions and much restoration in 1892.

The church consists of the usual nave and chancel but unusually the west end of the nave has no aisles, though they exist further east then continue as chapels on either side of the chancel (that on the north being mostly a late Victorian addition). The tower at the west end has a curiously off-centre windows to its belfry on two sides to accommodate a staircase within and is crowned by a handsome spire. My first impression of the interior was that it was rather dark, thus I was glad there was some artificial lighting on (though it was a very sombre morning when I called!). There are several items of interest within, the best being in the south chapel where a few elements of medieval glass have been reset alongside a rather grand canopied 17th century tomb, while to the north is a fine later medieval incised slab.

My exploration / recording of this church was a little limited; when I arrived I found the main door locked so was on the verge of giving up until I noticed a couple of locals taking things in through the vestry door, so I went to ask if they'd mind if I had a look around inside. They were very welcoming, and I was escorted around and shown various points of interest, but I didn't feel I could loiter to do proper photography and impose on their time so limited myself to handheld snaps (with mixed results at best given the dark interior on a very dull day). They did suggest the church was normally open at other times, in which case it would be nice to revisit if I get the chance and get some decent photos of the glass.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mary%27s_Church,_Rolleston_on_Dove

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St Mary's at Rolleston on Dove is a rewarding building rich in history, Norman in its earliest parts as witnessed by the fine north doorway into the nave, though the Saxon Cross that stands near the base of the tower speaks of an earlier time still. Most of the present building is however 13th to 14th century with some substantial later additions and much restoration in 1892.

The church consists of the usual nave and chancel but unusually the west end of the nave has no aisles, though they exist further east then continue as chapels on either side of the chancel (that on the north being mostly a late Victorian addition). The tower at the west end has a curiously off-centre windows to its belfry on two sides to accommodate a staircase within and is crowned by a handsome spire. My first impression of the interior was that it was rather dark, thus I was glad there was some artificial lighting on (though it was a very sombre morning when I called!). There are several items of interest within, the best being in the south chapel where a few elements of medieval glass have been reset alongside a rather grand canopied 17th century tomb, while to the north is a fine later medieval incised slab.

My exploration / recording of this church was a little limited; when I arrived I found the main door locked so was on the verge of giving up until I noticed a couple of locals taking things in through the vestry door, so I went to ask if they'd mind if I had a look around inside. They were very welcoming, and I was escorted around and shown various points of interest, but I didn't feel I could loiter to do proper photography and impose on their time so limited myself to handheld snaps (with mixed results at best given the dark interior on a very dull day). They did suggest the church was normally open at other times, in which case it would be nice to revisit if I get the chance and get some decent photos of the glass.

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