11 of the oldest buildings in Nottinghamshire with fascinating backstories that are still standing in 2025

It’s little surprise that Nottinghamshire is one the most important counties in the UK for historians.

Nottinghamshire as a settlement dates back to the Palaeolithic period (500,000–10,000 BCE), while the county’s name originates from the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Snotengaham around 600 CE.

Needless to say, Nottinghamshire has changed quite a bit over the centuries, with the vast majority of buildings linked to these eras long since disappeared.

But walk around any Nottinghamshire town or village and you’ll still see plenty of historic buildings, from churches to stately homes.

Many such buildings have well and truly stood the test of time, having withstood civil unrest, World Wars and harsh weather conditions.

Below we’ve taken a look at 11 of the oldest buildings in Nottinghamshire that are still standing in 2025: