Normanton Church Sunset at Rutland Water, Rutland, England, UK
by Neale And Judith Clark
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Normanton Church Sunset at Rutland Water, Rutland, England, UK
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Neale And Judith Clark
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Normanton Church and boat at Sunset, Rutland Water, Rutland, England, UK,GB, Europe
Alamy ref: 2FK1965
St Matthew's Church is a Grade II listed building, built in classical style. The tower and the western portico were built by Thomas Cundy Jr between 1826 and 1829, based on the design of St John's, Smith Square in Westminster, while the nave and apse were constructed in 1911, by J. B. Gridley of London. The building was once the private chapel for the Normanton Estate, but it 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. An embankment was built around the church leaving it a prominent feature on the water's edge.The structure formerly housed a museum recording the history of Rutland Water, which is now located in the visitor centre. The structure is now used as a venue for civil weddings and concerts.
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April 27th, 2021
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