West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Bell Ringing

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Crowle - St Oswald

Crowle - St Oswald (photo supplied by church)

St Oswald’s is a Grade I listed church which features significant Norman architecture from the 12th century including a richly carved door arch (Stone) and corbels (including braided lady).

Remodelled in the 15th and 19th centuries inside the nave is the Crowle Stone.

Notable Wordsworth three manual organ.

Late 19th century stained glass windows with two further windows dedicated to the memory of the fallen in World War I.

Postcode: DN17 4LE

Open: 16th-17th May, Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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Kirmington, St Helena

Kirmington, St Helena, photo supplied by church

Unusual grotesque stone carvings in the north arcade.

RAF Squadron 166 memorial window and memorabilia, including of “operation Manna” in 1945.

World War I headstone in the churchyard (CWGC).

Postcode: DN39 6YW.

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm.

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Thornton Curtis - St Lawrence

St. Lawrence's church, Thornton Curtis by Jonathan Billinger CC-BY-SA-2.0

St Lawrence’s church is a Grade I listed building at the heart of the village of Thornton Curtis and is both beautiful and historic.

The truly outstanding feature of the interior is the 12th century black Tournai font.

The font is rare and attracts many visitors.

Behind the 17th century altar table lies an original mensa.

Postcode: DN39 6XW

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

Photo: St. Lawrence's church, Thornton Curtis by Jonathan Billinger CC-BY-SA-2.0

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Binbrook - St Mary & St Gabriel

Binbrook - St Mary & St Gabriel, photo supplied by church

Our church built in 1869 is architect James Fowler’s Victorian gothic masterpiece - The Cathedral of the Wolds. It is completely as he envisaged and his beautiful original plans and illustrations will be on display.

We will offer tours up the impressive spire and the bells can be rung from the Ellacombe system.

The long association with RAF Binbrook is evident in the church and Commonwealth War Graves are looked after in the extensive cemetery.

Postcode: LN8 6DL

Open: Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm

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Bonby - St Andrews

Bonby - St Andrews, photo supplied by church

St Andrew’s church dates from 1100’s possibly built on an earlier wooden building.

Undergoing various renovations throughout its life. Norman, Medieval, Georgian and Victorian periods are clearly evidenced in the building itself.

Originally linked to St Fromond’s in France, now part of Lincoln Diocese, Yarborough Deanery.

It has 3 bells which are chimed on a regular basis, the oldest is dated from the 1400’s and the other 2 are from the tower restoration of 1724.

Postcode: DN20 0PS

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Ulceby - St Nicholas

John Beal, St Nicholas Church, Ulceby, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Nicholas’ Church is a Grade 1 listed building on a site where there has been a church since the Saxon period. The building is of national P architectural significance with a rood screen linked to Thornton Abbey. Other highlights include 15th century pew ends, a stained glass window dedicated to vicar Henry Flowers (who himself appears in the window), and a memorial to someone killed in one of the very first railway accidents. BBQ lunches, stalls, books, musical performances, bellringing and more!

Postcode: DN39 6TB

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

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There will be themed displays on the church and light refreshments will be served all day, including bacon and sausage baps up to lunchtime.

Postcode: DN21 5JY

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Scotter - St Peter

Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our beautiful church has parts dating back to the 11th century, and unique 17th century ‘Ringers Rhymes’.

Bell ringers will be in attendance and giving demonstrations throughout the weekend.

The able bodied can climb the tower to view the bells and our 1848 James Harrison clock in its original case with notation and graffiti (small fee). Please ring 07971026272 on the day for times of tower visits.

A display by the local art group around the church, a mini cake stall and light refreshments.

Postcode: DN21 3RZ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 4pm.

Photo: Philip Halling, St Peter's Church Scotter, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Messingham - Holy Trinity

Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

A Grade II* listed church, greatly restored in the early 19th century, including the installation of an extensive collection of medieval stained glass by Revd. H.V. Bayley working in collaboration with architect Edward Willson.

This year you are warmly invited to visit and enjoy the creative work of local artists and makers. Our theme is ‘Colour’.

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holytrinitymessingham.co.uk

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Postcode: DN17 3SF

Open: 16-17h May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Photo: Holy Trinity - Messingham by Richard Croft CC BY-SA 2.0

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Kirkby cum Osgodby - St Andrew

St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

There has been a church on the site since 1160. Water de Amundeville gave the church to Elsham Priory. The lower part of the tower is thought to date to the 13th Century along with the Chancel, though this has been substantially altered. Henry V111 encouraged churches to display the Royal Crest after the break with Rome. Ours dates from George 11 1727-1760. The organ was installed in 1899, replacing a harmonium. It is believed this came from a private house.

Postcode: LN8 3PE

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: Kirkby cum Osgodby • St Andrew by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Saxilby • St Botolph

Saxilby, St Botolph by Brian on Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0

Photographic display of the wood carvings on the 15th century nave roof ceiling bosses.

“Saxilby Fragment” - a significant surviving piece of medieval musical manuscript.

Daubney tomb of 1370 in the north chapel.

Early Norman doorway in the north aisle. Oak chancel screen with its original 15th century tracery. 15th century font.

Fine organ by W. Hill, London, 1894.

North aisle stained-glass window 1935, by Sir Ninian Comper claimed by some to be the greatest church furnisher since Wren.

Postcode: LN1 2PE,

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 12noon - 5pm

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Kirton in Lindsey • St Andrew

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our 12th century church stands in an Anglo-Saxon town, with a chance to link your visit to the historic ‘Time Travellers’ Town Trail. Weather permitting, we shall offer tower tours, giving access to the bells, clock workings and spectacular views over Kirton Lindsey. View local archive material and church silver. Enjoy activities for children and families and flower displays on the ‘Time Travellers’ theme. Refreshments available all day, including delicious home-made soup at lunchtime.

Postcode: DN21 4PJ

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Andrew's church, Kirton-in-Lindsey, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Market Rasen - St Thomas the Apostle

Market Rasen St Thomas, copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Several stained glass windows are of great interest. Booklets of our beautiful church are available and stewards will be available to help should you need it. Children’s activity corner, musical entertainment at planned times, floral displays, craft displays and bell ringing. Light refreshments will be available in the church room. Enjoy your visit.

Postcode: LN8 3HL

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 12 noon - 4pm

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Thoresway - St Mary

David Wright, Thoresway, St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s nestles is a sleepy village among fields of sheep. It has a Romanesque arch from an original tower, 13th century arcades in the nave and seven floor stones dating from an earlier period. There is an exhibition on the history and origins of the village together with stories of local residents and their lives. A warm welcome awaits those who come to sample our homemade cakes and savouries, including our popular gluten free and vegetarian offerings.

Postcode: LN8 3UY

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

Photo: David Wright, Thoresway, St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Searby cum Owmby - St Nicholas

David Hitchborne, Searby cum Owmby - St Nicholas, CC BY-SA 2.0

Situated in a picturesque setting on a mound within the village of Searby, St Nicholas’ was built in 1832 on the foundations of the original Saxon church which was damaged by fire. The interior is notable for the woodcarving of the Reverend Townsend, vicar from 1845 to 1889. His work included the pews with carvings on their ends depicting the tribes of Israel and the Apostles. The organ was built by F. Cousans of Lincoln and first played on Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee in 1887. The church bells are rung using an Ellacombe Apparatus a device developed in 1821 by Reverend Henry Thomas Ellacombe enabling one person to ring all five bells.

Postcode: DN38 6BQ

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: David Hitchborne, Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nettleton - St John the Baptist

Nettleton St John the Baptist - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Visitors will receive a warm welcome, light refreshments and a chance to browse amongst the many plants and books for sale. Nursery rhymes will be our theme for our floral decorations and exhibits. Our church nested in a valley at the foot of the Wolds on the Viking Way retains its Saxon origin and has a notable tower.

Postcode: LN7 6NP

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3pm

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Great Limber - St Peter

St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

St Peter’s is a Grade I listed building is situated within the conservation area of Great Limber. First built in the 12th century there have been several additions and alterations over the years. IN the churchyard, there are Commonwealth Graves, and the Community Orchard stands adjacent to the grounds. The lychgate built in 1912 is the main entrance to the churchyard. To the west of the building is a square tower with a battlement parapet.

Postcode: DN37 8JN

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: St Peter's Church, Great Limber by Bill Henderson CC BY-SA 2.0

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