West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Disabled Access (Partial)

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Cherry Willingham • St Peter & St Paul

Cherry Willingham - St Peter & St Paul*

St Peter & St Paul is a wonderful example of Georgian architecture with a beautiful reredos behind the altar.

The modern octagonal lantern was designed by Louis Osman who also designed the coronet for the Prince of Wales.

Home made cakes, delicious scones await you...

Postcode: LN3 4AB

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

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Bishop Norton • St Peter

Bishop Norton St Peter*

Grade II* listed St Peter’s sits in the heart of the village. It has three bells and a delightful stained glass East Window. There is a medieval tympanum in the tower wall, an ancient sarcophagus, a Joyce of Whitchurch clock and a 150 year old Nicholson organ. The lychgate is our War Memorial. Our theme is ‘Well Known Authors’.

Postcode: LN8 2BE

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

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Market Rasen • St Thomas

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

Welcome, we hope you find our parish church a place of peace as well as of interest. Christians have worshipped on this spot for over 900 years. Please pick up a church guide showing points of interest.

In the Lady Chapel which was added 1877 as an extension for further seating, the face of a Green Man can be seen on the corbel, this image of pagan origin adopted for the Christian tradition was used for medieval decoration.

Postcode: LN8 3HL,

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

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Lissington • St John the Baptist

Richard Croft, St John the Baptist's church, Lissington, CC BY-SA 2.0

A small quiet, peaceful church built in 1796 and restored in 1895. Constructed of squared ironstone and limestone rubble with brick dressing. Commandments Boards 19th century. Stained glass of Last Supper 1922. Diocletian Window on north wall.

Postcode: LN3 5AE

Open: 17th - 18th May, Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 9am-6pm

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Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

The church contains wonderful medieval artefacts: rare 14th century stained glass, a scratch sundial, an imposing 14th century church door with ancient ironwork, fascinating carved stone heads.

There will be a themed exhibition of local history information.

Postcode: LN3 5AB

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

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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: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Stainfield • St Andrew

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‘Simply Stainfield St Andrews’ celebrates the rich heritage of this beautiful Queen Anne church set amidst picturesque parkland, on the site of a Benedictine nunnery.

The Viking Way passes by the church, reputed to be designed by Christopher Wren.

View the magnificent 18th century Tyrwhitt Tapestries, wonder at the local Wild Man legend, and contemplate the nunnery, church and village history in this tranquil setting.

Open gardens, homemade cakes, lunches and afternoon teas available at Hill House all weekend.

Postcode: LN8 5JJ

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

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Snarford • St Lawrence

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Nothing about the rather unremarkable exterior of this small medieval church prepares you for the breath-taking surprise of the interior. St Lawrence has some of the most spectacular memorial sculptures in Lincolnshire.

The largest, from the 1580s, features lifesize figures of Sir Thomas St Paul and his wife, members of a dynasty of rich lawyer politicians, Sir Thomas reclines, dressed in armour with a gold chain round his neck, his wife lies beside him elegantly dressed with a ruff and headdress.

Nearby the Jacobean Sir George reclines with his formidable wife Lady France and their only child, the tragic Mattathia.

The church is cared for by the Churches Conservation Trust. Their page on this church:

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-lawrence-snarford.html

Postcode: LN8 3SL,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas

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

Situated on The Viking Way, the 1830s St Nicholas is brick built, light and peaceful, with stained glass windows, east window was reclaimed from a church in Eton.

Late 1800s’ hand carved oak rood screen and oak pews each end having carved emblems depicting the apostles and tribes of Israel.

Belfry open to view the static bells rung from an ‘Ellacombe Apparatus’ and 1860s’ clock made and installed by Benson’s of London.

WWI memorial plaque. Organ dating 1895. Some Parish records.

Postcode: DN38 6BQ,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Riby • St Edmunds

Riby-St Edmund (Photos supplied by church)

St Edmunds Church is open both days from 11am-4pm.

On Saturday we will be hosting ‘Value It! Flog It?’ Bring an item for expert advice.

On Sunday join our Riby Ramble 6 mile walk.

See an outdoor exhibit of classic vehicles, climb the tower see the clock and bells, enjoy plant & produce stalls, play our organ.

Visit this church's Facebook page for more details:

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Postcode: DN37 8NX,

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Going home with Chocolate Cake

Just waiting for my owner who is having a snack - where is mine?

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Normanby By Spital - St Peter

Normanby By Spital - St Peter by David Wright CC BY-SA 2.0

St Peter’s stands in a pretty churchyard surrounded by the village houses. Close to Ermine Street, a vital artery in Roman Britain, this small medieval village church has an attractive twelfth century arcade with wonderful carvings and a sturdy and handsome tower.

Foundations of a former apse are visible and further research may show that the church is of earlier date than the twelfth century. Eighteenth century additions include interesting Benefaction Boards.

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

Postcode: LN8 2HF

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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. ‘Colours of the Rainbow’ will be our theme for our floral decorations.

Our church, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Wolds on the Viking Way retains its Saxon origins and has a notable tower.

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Postcode: LN7 6NP

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3pm

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Langton by Wragby • St Giles

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Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principal architect of Magna Carta. There is a stained glass window dedicated to him in the church.

There will be displays in the church on Stephen Langton, Magna Carta and local history.

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 11am-4pm

Postcode: LN8 5PX

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The Stephen Langton Trail

The new Stephen Langton Trail that passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments, including

A 16.5 mile walking trail from the birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, key in the sealing of Magna Carta, to the historic city of Lincoln.

The Stephen Langton Trail starts at the Lincolnshire village of Langton-by-Wragby, birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, and takes a meandering and picturesuqe 16.5 mile walk to historic Lincoln and Lincoln Castle, home to an original copy of the 1215 Magna Carta.

The trail is split into three sections to allow for all abilities and so the walk can be split up over a space of time:

Section One leads from Langton-by-Wragby to Apley through the Lincolnshire Limewood Nature Reserve (4 miles)

Section Two from Thistle Storr Wood near Apley to Fiskerton along the Viking Way (6¼ miles)

Section Three follows the River Witham Valley from Fiskerton on a delightful riverside walk to Lincoln's Cathedral Quarter (6¼ miles).

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Kingerby • St Peter

Kingerby • St Peter
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Surrounded by trees, St Peter’s is a peaceful and unspoilt church with an appealing simplicity. The solid rustic tower is from the twelfth century or even earlier, and the rest of the church dates mainly from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The windows in the south aisle contain rare and pretty fourteenth century stained glass showing St Catherine with her wheel (looking strongly like a dart board) and St Cecilia playing a handheld organ.

Postcode: LN8 3PU, click here to find on Google Maps

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

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Holton cum Beckering • All Saints

Holton cum Beckering - All Saints- Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

The church dates to the 13th century. It has exquisite stained glass, a very rare and beautiful mosaic and marble reredos, a carved rood screen and painted chancel ceiling.

In 1259 its former vicar became Bishop of London.

Postcode: LN8 5NG,

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

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Altar with mosaic reredos - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Nave, Rood Screen and Stained Glass - Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

War Memorial in the porch- Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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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 village. Attractive pond and village hall are close by.

The church was built in the 12th century with 13th, 14th, 16th and 19th additions.

The lych gate was built in 1912.

The tower has three bells dating from 1595. The chancel arch is crossed by a rood loft of recent construction.

Interior restoration is by William Butterfield in 1854-64.

Postcode: DN37 8JN

Open: 17th-18th 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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Faldingworth • All Saints

Faldingworth All Saints, Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity

The community of Faldingworth have been very active in the last year and have held working parties to clean and brighten the church and reinstate and care for the grounds.

Postcode: LN8 3SE

Open: 17-18th May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

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The gates commemorate the sacrifices made by the whole of

300 Polish Squadron right down to the individual

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