Church of St Mary Magdalene and attached railing, Church Walk, Newark - Newark and Sherwood

Parish church dating from c1180. South aisle and four-stage spire constructed in early C14; the main nave mid-C15. The church was restored in1853 by GG Scott. Nave roof, south porch and spire restored 1913. The church has been the victim of heritage crime. Several roofs are leaking and require renewal. The rainwater goods require overhauling and some are missing. Some areas of stonework are open jointed and high level parapets are poor. Several windows have broken panes and loss to hood moulds. Drainage channels need attention. Historic England grant awarded 2023 and repairs scheduled 2024.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Church Of St. Mary Magdalene And Attached Railing

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1279450

Local Planning Authority:

Newark and Sherwood

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary Magdalene and attached railing

Street Name:

Church Walk

County:

Nottinghamshire

District / Borough:

Newark and Sherwood

Parish:

Newark

Parliamentary Constituency:

Newark

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, CA