Historic hidden gem Doncaster church to unveil secrets at open day
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A Grade II listed church dubbed one of Doncaster’s hidden gems is to host an open day revealing its secrets and splendour.
St Oswald’s Church in Kirk Sandall is tucked away at the side of River Dun Navigation, eclipsed by a a new, modern housing estate and factories.
But on June 17 it will come into its own with an open day between noon and 4pm.
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Hide AdThe event has been organised by The Friends of St Oswald’s Church Kirk Sandall and the charity Caring For God’s Acre.
A spokesman said: “In June, Caring for God’s Acre celebrates the 20,000 plus burial grounds in the UK.
"Visit us and discover some of the stories to be found in our churchyard.”
The church closed its doors for regular worship in 1979 but is still preserved and opens for special occasions and open days while its graveyard is a Commonwealth War Graves site.