Dating largely from the 14th century, this little chapel originally stood on the first arch of a medieval bridge over the Derwent; the springing of the arch can still be seen below the east wall. It is one of only six bridge chapels surviving in Britain.
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Hucknall has a fascinating history and heritage. Many of the famous people who once lived here, went on to help shape the world, whether through literature, the arts, the built environment or early computing. St Mary Magdalene church is fortunate to be the last resting place for the famous poet, 6th Lord Byron; his daughter, the pioneering mathematician Ada Lovelace; and the Victorian bare knuckle boxing champion of all England, Benjamin Caunt.
This pretty greenstone parish church is dedicated to St Wilfrid and is a Grade II listed building dating from the 15th century and restored in 1890 by Ewan Christian. It has a nave and a chancel.
The Church of St Mary and All Saints was built in the 14th century and is in Gothic style. Its north transept was rebuilt in 1769. The church underwent extensive renovations in 1843 and 1896/8. The church's famous twisted spire dates from around 1362. Legend has it that the church spire turned when trying to look at a bride, surprised that she was a virgin. Other stories see it as an act of the devil. It is now believed that the twisting of the spire was caused by the lead expanding faster on the south (sunny) side than on the north side of the tower, resulting in uneven expansion and contraction.
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