English Heritage sites near Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
RUFFORD ABBEY
5 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
15 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
16 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
16 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
BOLSOVER CASTLE
16 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
'By an unlikely miracle, the keep at Bolsover has survived into this century as an almost untouched expression in stone of the lost world of Elizabethan chivalry and romance.'
BOLSOVER CUNDY HOUSE
16 miles from Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
This charming cottage-like 17th-century conduit house, with vaulted stone-slab roof, once supplied water to Bolsover Castle.
Churches in Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
Chantry Chapel
Moorhouse Road
Moorhouse
01636 817988
Moorhouse chapel stands alone in a field, approximately 2 miles East-south-east of Laxton, and has served for many years as a chapel-of-ease to Laxton parish church. The present building was constructed in 1860-1 in French Gothic Revival style by the architect Henry Clutton, and it replaced an earlier, medieval chapel which, in all probability, occupied exactly the same position.
We are part of a family of 12 churches including Ollerton with Boughton, Kneesall, Laxton with Moorhouse, Wellow, with Rufford, Walesby, Egmanton, Kirton, Bilsthorpe & Eakring. Ollerton serves as our administration hub
Normal Pattern of Services
Due to its position and access being through the farmyard, Holy Communion services are held between Easter and Christmas Eve on the Fourth Sunday of each month 9am.
Occasionally the service pattern changes in our group, for more information check our website http://www.cofe-ollerton.org.uk Check out this website for christening and wedding enquiries
St Michael the Archangel
High Street
Laxton
Newark
01636 817988
St Michael the Archangel is a large church set in a prominant position, it can be seen from many of the surrounding villages, Its well maintained and well visited, usually open during daylight hours.
The oldest parts of the church, including the nave and the pillars, have been dated to about 1190. The arches in this part of the church are almost round, just breaking to a point at the top. The church is remarkable in that it was shortened when the tower was taken down in1859. A photograph can be seen in the church clearly showing the additional arches and the beginning of another arch can be seen inside the church near the door.The church contains a number of interesting tombs and other features while the grave yard contains many stones commemorating members of families still living in the village.
We are part of a family of 12 churches including Ollerton with Boughton, Kneesall, Laxton with Moorhouse, Wellow, with Rufford, Walesby, Egmanton, Kirton, Bilsthorpe & Eakring. Ollerton serves as the administration hub for the family of churches. Revd Zoe Burton is our Priest in Charge (facebook page Rev Zoe Burton)
Through the winter months St Michaels has two regular services each month
Second Sunday each month 10.30am Holy Communion
Fourth Sunday each month 9am Holy Communion
From Easter until Harvest the 4th Sunday Holy Communion is held in Moorhouse the Chantry Chapel.
Occasionally the service pattern changes, to double check services times and venues and where the 5th Sunday service will be, go to our website http://www.cofe-ollerton.org.uk Check out this website for christening and wedding arrangements
Pubs in Laxton and Moorhouse Parish
Dovecote Inn
Cross Hill, Laxton, NG22 0SX
(01777) 871586
thedovecoteinnlaxton.co.uk