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Normanton Church

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Normanton Church

Name: Normanton Church
Rating: 2

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

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1. Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop

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02:21

180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Normanton Church – Egleton Tracks loop from Stamford

63.8km

03:59

390m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Egleton Tracks – Normanton Church loop from Exton

27.0km

01:28

150m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex

January 16, 2023

Normanton Church was originally known as St. Matthews Church and served as a parish church until the 1700s when the village was mostly demolished to create an estate for the Heathcote Baronets. The church was then used as a private chapel.

When the Rutland area was chosen for a new reservoir it was clear the church would be flooded by the water. As a consequence of a large public outcry the church's ground floor was raised above the maximum reservoir level. A causeway was built connecting it to the nearby shore and an embankment was constructed around the building. Boulders were put in place around the church to create a defensive breakwater.

The church is now a wedding and events venue.

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

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Normanton Church

1. Rutland Water Nature Reserve loop

2. Normanton Church – Egleton Tracks loop from Stamford

3. Egleton Tracks – Normanton Church loop from Exton

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