Join this fascinating tour of St.Mary & St.Barlok Church in the peaceful hamlet of Norbury which origins date back to 1295 and learn about the ruins which suggest it was preceded by an Anglo-Saxon church.
Today, the church displays a splendid wealth of medieval artwork and architecture, and the crowning glory is its rare Grisaille stained glass windows in the chancel, dated to1306, these windows are some of the best examples of this glass in the country. As well as this, the Alabaster tombs are also noted to be among the finest in the land, the alabaster from Chellaston and the craftsmen from Nottingham. With superb detail the figures of Nicholas Fitzherbert, Ralph and his wife Elizabeth Fitzherbert and all their children have been carved George Elliot, the author lived in Roston for a short while, and Robert Evans, her father lived at Roston and is buried along with his wife and mother and father in Norbury churchyard.
Refreshments: Tea and cakes will be available after the tour, pre-booking is essential. The cost is £4 per person payable in cash to the tour leader on the day, all proceeds go to the church. Please add this extra on to your ticket order if you would like it.
Parking and further instructions: The church is off the road hidden from view, please use Post Code DE6 2EQ on Google Maps. Some parking is available in the chirch car park, there will be addition parking in a yard above the turning, please follow the marshalls who will direct you to this.
As the visit is in the winter, please wear warm clothing and sturdy footwear.
Toilet facilities available next door at National Trust Manor.
