Image ID: 42616
Market Place
Hucknall
Nottinghamshire
England
St. Mary Magdalene is located overlooking the market place in the centre of the town. The building itself is of great architectural interest and is built on the site of an old Saxon church. The church tower was constructed in stages between the 12th and 14th century whilst the porch was built in 1320. The rest of the building is the result of extensive restoration work which began in 1872. In 1888 the Lady Chapel was re-built, a beautiful example of nineteenth century craftsmanship. The Victorian baptistery which used to contain the 14th century font has now been converted into a Visitor Centre where display boards and wall panels give visitors a chance to find out a little more about the Church. There are also many beautiful carvings and wall mosaics around the church. St Mary Magdalene has a ring of eight bells installed in 1958 plus a 14th century Angelus bell. The mechanically driven clock with a face on all four sides of
Date: 1960
Organisation Reference: NCCC002907
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