Church of St. Mary of the Purification, Blidworth, Medieval church in Blidworth, England
The Church of St Mary of the Purification features a 15th-century west tower, while the remaining sections were built in 1739 and 1839 with ashlar stone.
Local tradition suggests that Will Scarlet, a companion of Robin Hood, rests in the churchyard, with a fragment of the earlier church serving as a memorial.
The church preserves a traditional ceremony where a baby boy born closest to Christmas Day is rocked in a cradle during the Feast of Purification.
Regular services take place every Sunday at 10:00, alternating between Holy Communion and Morning Worship, with bell ringing practice on Thursdays at 19:30.
The church tower displays two clocks positioned specifically for visitors approaching from different directions along Main Street.
Location: Blidworth
GPS coordinates: 53.09420,-1.12667
Latest update: March 11, 2025 19:20
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