Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
The Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdelene
The market town of Newark on Trent sits on the Fosse Way roman road approx 20 miles north east of Nottingham. The town grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large marketplace, now lined with historic buildings. It was a local centre for the wool and cloth trade.
The large parish church of St Mary Magdalen sits north of the market place and dates back to the 12th century. It is notable for the tower and the octagonal spire which reaches a height of 236 ft. the highest in the county.
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
The Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdelene
The market town of Newark on Trent sits on the Fosse Way roman road approx 20 miles north east of Nottingham. The town grew around Newark Castle, now ruined, and a large marketplace, now lined with historic buildings. It was a local centre for the wool and cloth trade.
The large parish church of St Mary Magdalen sits north of the market place and dates back to the 12th century. It is notable for the tower and the octagonal spire which reaches a height of 236 ft. the highest in the county.