THE venerable old Church at Hoveringham was pulled down in 1865, and a new structure of red brick with a slate roof now stands upon the site. this picture was possibly just before the demolition.

"The ancient church of S. Michael, Hoveringham, was cruciform, without side-aisles, as may be seen from photographs taken before its destruction. It is doubtful if it originally had a tower. A brick one, however, with a lead spire, had at some time been erected, and contained three bells. In 1865 this interesting building was wantonly and inexcusably destroyed, to make way for the brick church now standing." http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/tts/tts1903/summer/hoveringham.htm