Name: Normanton Church
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Location: Normanton, Rutland, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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1. Rutland Water shores loop

35.8km

09:16

200m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

23.6km

06:05

120m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

8.36km

02:08

30m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Chris✶

September 12, 2020

A must-see around Rutland Water, probably the most beautiful attraction in the area.

Adie

December 16, 2022

An iconic and unusual Rutland landmark. Saved from demolition in the 1970's following public protest, the church now seems to float when the lake is full, at other times it seems as if the lower half has sunk completely, as though the church is too heavy for the ground beneath it.

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June 6, 2024

The church was built in classical style for the Normanton Hall estate on the site of a 14th-century building. Except for the tower, the medieval church was rebuilt in 1764 by Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 3rd Baronet.

The church was de-consecrated in 1970, and was to have been demolished as part of the reservoir construction, as its floor was below the proposed water level. Following a public outcry, the lower half was filled with stone and rubble, and a concrete cap constructed just below the level of the windows.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Normanton, Rutland, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Normanton Church

1. Rutland Water shores loop

2. Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

3. Normanton Church – Rutland Water Dam loop from Edith Weston

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