Cadney - All Saints

 

David Hitchborne, Cadney cum Howsham - All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

Grade I All Saints church is a hidden treasure. Built from Claxby Ironstone, parts date back to the 12th century. It is a beautiful, peaceful calm place to visit. 

Exhibition on former vicar of Cadney Revd E A Woodruff Peacock. He spent 29 years living in Cadney, and was a renowned botanist, while walking around Cadney and nearby Howsham, he would always carry a special notebook for collecting plant specimens and recording all the details, where he collected the specimen from, what the soil was like, what time of year it was etc. He had a collection of over 8,000 plant specimens.

Much of his collection is now in the Natural History Museum.

Postcode: DN20 9HS

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: David Hitchborne, Cadney cum Howsham - All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Scawby - St Hybald

 

David Wright, St Hybald Church, Scawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Hybald, a little known Saxon saint of the 7th century was probably the Abbot of Hibaldstow. Only 3 other local churches are dedicated to him: those in Ashby de la Launde, near Sleaford; Manton (although this is now a private dwelling) and our neighbouring village of Hibaldstow where he is believed to have been buried. 

The earliest recorded church in Scawby now only survives in the lower part of the 14th century tower. After a ‘fire’ in 1839 the rest of the church was rebuilt and extended. St Hybald’s contains many funereal monuments to the Nelthorpe family, who lived in the adjacent Scawby Hall.

Postcode: DN20 9AE

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

Photo: David Wright, St Hybald Church, Scawby, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Redbourne - St Andrew

 

Ian S, St Andrew's, Redbourne, CC BY-SA 2.0

This substantial church, built largely in the 14th and 15th centuries, has a wonderfully tall, slender tower. The interior is an attractive mix of Decorated and Perpendicular with Georgian and Victorian.

It includes a very beautiful, detailed, dramatic and vividly coloured stained glass window of the Day of Judgement from 1830. There are also some excellent 18th and 19th century monuments, some ducal hatchments of the St Albans family who lived at the Hall and a notable incised slab to Sir Gerald Sothill (1410). 

St Andrew’s is in the care of the Churches Conservation Trust.

Postcode: DN21 4QN

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

Photo: Ian S, St Andrew's, Redbourne, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Hibaldstow - St Hybald

 

David Wright, St Hybald, Hibaldstow, CC BY-SA 2.0

We are one of only 3 churches in the country dedicated to St Hybald - the other two being our sister church in Scawby and Ashby-de-la-Launde. And we have the particular honour of having the bones of St Hybald himself buried under our chancel. 

The village name Hibaldstow means ‘burial-place of St Hybald’ and dates back to at least 664AD. It is thought the St Hybald, possibly a pupil of St Chad, set up a mission station or monastery in what became Hibaldstow, and was eventually buried there. 

Despite the long history of Christian worship, the present church dates from 1866 (chancel) and 1875 (nave), and the tower was rebuilt in the 1960s. St Hybald’s occasionally plays host to pilgrimages from to see the relics of St Hybald.

Postcode: DN20 9RA

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

Photo: David Wright, Hibaldstow Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Gate Burton - St Helen

Richard Croft, St Helen's Church, Gate Burton, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Helen’s church, Gate Burton is a beautiful estate church of 1866 by Sir G. G. Scott, with a west tower, nave and chancel. It has geometrical tracery. The font is Norman and drum shaped, and decorated with segmental arched arcading, revealing flowers or faces. Coffees and light snacks will be served in the church on the open weekend. 

While the road is marked private, access to the church is permitted

Postcode: DN21 5BA

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

Photo: Richard Croft, St Helen's Church, Gate Burton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Broughton - St Mary

Richard Croft, St Mary's Church Broughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s church can safely be dated from 1066, although the tower is possibly earlier, giving evidence that there has been a centre of Christian worship in Broughton for over 900 years at least. 

There are many interesting features in St Mary’s including architecture from various periods in its history, Lindsey type grave slabs, and monuments to the Redford and Anderson families.

Postcode: DN20 0HY

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm (Sunday times are an update to those advertised in the brochure). 

Photo: Richard Croft, St Mary's Church Broughton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Bottesford - St Peter Ad Vincula

 

St Peter ad Vincula, Parish Church, Bottesford, by Christ Morgan

Mentioned in the Domesday Book, the breath-taking Grade I listed Early English style building largely dates from the 13th century with a later 14th century tower which houses a ring of six bells dating from 1710 to 2002 and rung regularly. 

A warm welcome awaits those who come to quietly experience the incredible craftsmanship of our ancestors with some fascinating features. Enjoy light refreshments which will be available 2pm-4.30pm both days. Well behaved dogs welcome.

Postcode: DN16 3RD 

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 12noon - 4.30pm

Photo: Chris Morgan, St Peter ad Vincula, Parish Church, Bottesford, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Barlings - St Edwards

J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings, CC BY-SA 2.0

Additional to the printed brochure - but open for you to visit! A beautifully situated, and tranquil, marvel sitting at the edge of the hamlet of Barlings. It originated as a chapel for Barlings Abbey and then was used as a Grange Church for Barlings Grange. 

Constructed in three parts with a Norman west end, a middle section of around the 14th Century, and a re-modelled Victorian Chancel and Sanctuary.  

An easily overlooked beautiful little church, well worth a visit.

Postcode: LN3 5DG 

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

Photo: J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings CC BY-SA 2.0

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Willingham by Stow - St Helen

Willingham by Stow, St Helen by lincolnian on Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

There will be information celebrating the role of St Helen’s Church within the local community and also a celebration of VE Day 80 years. 

On Saturday 10th May there will be a sing-a-long and afternoon tea from 4pm to 6pm again celebrating VE Day. 

There will be a themed display in the church and a concert on the Saturday evening. 

Postcode: DN21 5JY

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

Photo: Willingham by Stow, St Helen by lincolnian on Flicker CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

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Coates by Stow • St Edith

Photos: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

The glory of St Edith’s is its medieval woodwork. Magnificent rood screen with its loft and oak boarded tympanum dominates the church. It is the only surviving example in Lincolnshire. Please come and see our wonderful church mice.

The Church is an architectural gem, an oasis of peace and serenity located in the midst of a busy, working farm. 

It is a living place of worship with regular services.

Postcode: LN1 2DW 

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

Photo: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity.

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Almost every century has made a distinctive contribution to the structure, a testimony to the many people whose spiritual home it has been. Amazingly it escaped the ravages of the Reformation and rebellion, aided, no doubt by the moated situation. 

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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 Wilson.

Be a church explorer and enjoy our Family and Heritage Trails and related activities. 

Short musical performances will take place throughout the weekend. 

Please see their website/Facebook for further details

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064748223889

Postcode: DN17 3SF

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

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

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Rothwell - St Mary Magdalene

Richard Croft, Rothwell, St Mary Magdalene, CC BY-SA 2.0

Major parts of the church date from the Norman period and the Anglican parish register dates from 1562. There are nine rich Norman arches in the nave. The tower was originally Saxon. The church was repaired and enlarged in 1849. 

Display of flowers.

 
Postcode: LN7 6BB

Open 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, Rothwell, St Mary Magdalene, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Minting - St Andrew

Minting - St Andrew. Photo by Dave Hitchborne Creative Commons Licence

St Andrew’s will be open as a quiet church for people to enjoy the
peaceful surroundings of a beautiful village church.

Postcode: LN9 5RS, click here to find on Google Maps

visit us on ExploreChurches here:

https://www.explorechurches.org/church/st-andrew-minting

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

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Tealby • All Saints

Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

All Saints church is a beautiful Grade I listed building in a picturesque location in the Lincolnshire Wolds. It has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. 

The village has many connections with Alfred Lord Tennyson and the Tennyson family. 

You can see information in the church, as well as many memorials in stone and stained glass. 

We also have an interesting collection of needlepoint kneelers and a book about who made them and their connections with the village.

Postcode: LN8 3XW,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 12noon - 3:30pm • Sunday 12noon - 3:30pm

Photo: Gary Brothwell, Tealby All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

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South Kelsey • St Mary

David Wright, South Kelsey St Mary, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s church was originally built around 1228 and rebuilt in 1795 leaving the original tower in place. 

There are brass effigies of Sir Richard Hansard and his wife Joan from the 15th century. 

Exhibitions of local history. 

Postcode: LN7 6PH, 

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10.30am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 5pm

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

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North Kelsey • All Hallows

 David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

Our peaceful church retains a late Norman ironstone tower, the rest was extensively rebuilt in 1784 and 1869. Interesting 12th and 13th century features can be found incorporated in the rebuilt exterior walls.

Inside a fine 13th century carved coffin lid, 19th century iron rood screen and table tomb of William Frederick Chambers, physician in ordinary to Queen Victoria. 

Come and discover our history, enjoy a light lunch, cakes and refreshments. 

All welcome, wheelchair accessible.

Postcode: LN7 6EH, 

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm

Photo: David Purchase, North Kelsey All Hallows, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Holton le Moor • St Luke

Holton le Moor, St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, CC BY-SA 2.0

A warm welcome to our outstanding village church with 13th century features set within a beautiful churchyard. 80 years since the end of WWII so our theme is ‘The Stanley Perry Exhibition’. 

Captain Perry was the last surviving Tank Commanding Officer of the Sherwood Ranger Yeomanry. Many fascinating memorabilia items of his life and war time career are featured. Stanley was afforded a military funeral at St Luke’s in 2021. 

Light refreshments and free books too.

Postcode: LN7 6AG

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10:30am-4pm • Sunday 10:30am-4pm. 

Photo: Holton le Moor, St Luke. Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Stained glass window, St Luke's church, Holton le Moor.
Photo J.Hannan-Briggs, source

Glentworth • St Michael

Glentworth St Michael (photo provided by the church)

St Michael’s church is a superb late 11th century church with a stained glass window by Charles Kempe in the Saxon tower. 

It has a fine marble tomb of Sir Christopher Wray, Chief Justice of England during Elizabeth I’s reign, with his wife and children and is an Elizabethan gem. 

Three of his children played leading roles in the spread of puritan ideas between 1600 and 1620 and were associated with the Mayflower Pilgrims that sailed to America from Boston.

Postcode: DN21 5DG, 

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

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Detail from the Wray marble tomb (photo Angela Montague)

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Waddingham • St Mary & St Peter

Richard Croft, St.Mary & St.Peter's church, Waddingham, CC BY-SA 2.0

Situation is east of main village on a high mound; a very peaceful location. 

Originally two churches stood here but now only this one remains. 

Stations of the Cross are mounted on the walls around the church. 

History of the church leaflets available and graveyard plans also available. 

Plant stall selling a variety of locally grown items.

The church has its own website here: 

https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/14904/

Postcode: DN21 4SU, 

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

Photo: Richard Croft, St.Mary & St.Peter's church, Waddingham, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Stow Minster • St Mary

Stow Minster, Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The internationally renowned cruciform Anglo-Saxon Minster church of St Mary dates to 975AD, with a Norman chancel completed c1150AD. 

Important features include Viking graffiti from 10th/11th century and a Viking grave marker. 

This year our theme explores the role of Vikings within our area of West Lindsey, their local encampments, trading and farming activities, and their relationship with the church. 

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

 

Visit www.stowminster.co.uk for more details.

You can also find this church on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StowMinster

Postcode: LN1 2DE

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 8.30am - 7pm • Sunday 8.30am - 7pm

Photos: Copyright Ashley Taylor at Push Creativity

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A 13th century font with no overtly Christian symbols (our Pagan mystery). Many 15th century pews with Victorian copies.

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