St. Andrew's Church

St. Andrew's Church is a Grade I listed building in Langar and stands as a notably large structure that serves a small village community. The church rises prominently in the Vale of Belvoir landscape, displaying solid stonework and architectural details from different periods.

The church was founded in January 1250 as a spiritual center for the area. Major restoration work carried out in 1860 under architect Thomas Butler gave the building much of its present character.

The church displays memorials to the Chaworth family of Wiverton Hall alongside monuments honoring members of the Scrope and Howe families. These markers reflect the deep ties between local nobility and the community across generations.

The church is part of the Wiverton group of parishes and holds regular services with information available through the official parish website. Visitors can explore the open interior and examine the detailed fittings and monuments throughout the space.

The organ in the church came from St. James' Church in Codnor and was relocated here in 1906, having been enlarged by Lloyd of Nottingham in 1876. This instrument is a rare example of how church furnishings were moved and adapted between communities in the 19th century.

Location: Langar cum Barnstone

Inception: 13 century

Website: http://wivertonchurches.org.uk/standrews/standrews.htm

GPS coordinates: 52.90470,-0.92889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04