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Burton • St Vincent

Burton • St Vincent
(photo Richard Croft, Creative Commons link)

The church is dedicated to St Vincent of Saragosa, a Spanish saint and martyr who died in 304AD. The church was rebuilt in 1795 and contains a gallery for the Monson family complete with a fireplace to keep the then Lord Monson warm as he suffered from gout. The gallery contains three sets of Coronation Chairs which are loaned from the Monson family.

Postcode: LN1 2RD, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am-5pm • Sunday 10am-5pm

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Blyton • St Martin

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Blyton church has an impressive display of the flags of the allies in WWI. They hang above arcades 6 and 7 centuries old. The chancel, although much rebuilt last century, has its original East window of about 1300, its old piscina and aumbry and a 15th century window and part of the old rood beam is still over the arch. The font, with carved panels and embattled top, is a handsome example of 15th century craftsmanship.


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Postcode: DN21 3JZclick here to find on Google Maps


Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm


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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 tympanium 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 ‘Wildlife’.


Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: LN8 2BEclick here to find on Google Maps

Open: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm


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Market Rasen • St Thomas


Market Rasen St Thomas, copyright Churches Festival.    Photo: 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.


Market Rasen St Thomas interior - Copyright Churches Festival     Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*
Postcode: LN8 3HL, click here to find on Google Maps

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

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Click here for more history of the church, including a panoramic from the tower; http://www.marketrasenheritagetour.co.uk/st-thomas

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Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence

Wickenby • St Peter & St Lawrence
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)
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, click here to find on Google Maps

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

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Thoresway • St Mary

Thoresway • St Mary
(photo David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

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 a 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 home made cakes and savouries, including our popular gluten free and vegetarian offerings.

Postcode: LN8 3UYclick here to find on Google Maps


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



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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.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*
The Tyrwhitt Tapestries dating from 1711 permanently displayed in church,

Postcode: LN8 5JJclick here to find on Google Maps

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



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Snarford • St Lawrence


Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Nothing about the rather unremarkable exterior of this small medieval church prepares you for the breathtaking surprise of the interior. St Lawrence has some of the most spectacular memorial sculptures in Lincolnshire. The largest, from the 1580s, features life-size 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 head dress.

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Lady Frances appears again with her second husband, the unsavoury Earl of Warwick.


Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

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 3SLclick here to find on Google Maps

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


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Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas

Searby cum Owmby • St Nicholas
(photo David Hitchborne, Creative Commons Link)

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 6BQclick here to find on Google Maps

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


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Riby • St Edmunds

Riby-St Edmund (Photos supplied by church)

New for 2024: St Edmunds will be hosting “Value It! Flog It? Bring along one item and Guy Macklam from Thomas Millers and Tessa Laverack from John Taylors will be on hand to give expert advice. Rebuilt in 1863, the cruciform church retains the 14th century Perpendicular tower. Displaying Church register copies from 1559, local produce stalls, climb the tower and enjoy an outside exhibit of Classic vehicles. Serving light refreshments. Open both days 11-4 please join us.

Going home with Chocolate Cake

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

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Postcode: DN37 8NX, click here to find on Google Maps

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

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Normanby By Spital - St Peter

Normanby By Spital - St Peter
(photo David Wright - Creative Commons Link)

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: 18-19th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10am - 5pm

Postcode: LN8 2HFclick here to find on Google Maps

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Nettleton • St John the Baptist

Nettleton - Copyright Churches Festival      Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

We are embracing ‘Hymns, Songs & Psalms’ theme and will have flowers and exhibits to view. Visitors will receive a warm welcome, light refreshments and a chance to browse amongst the many plants and books for sale. The most notable feature of our church, nestled in a valley at the foot of the Wolds is the tower. Except for the 15th century top stage and buttresses it was built in late Saxon times.

Nettleton Interior - Copyright Churches Festival         Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Postcode: LN7 6NPclick here to find on Google Maps

Open: 11-12th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 11.30am - 3.30pm


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Langton by Wragby • St Giles

Photo: Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principle 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: 11-12th, Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 11am-4pm

Postcode: 
LN8 5PX, click here to find on Google Maps









The Stephen Langton Trail 





The new Stephen Langton Trail that passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments, including
  1. Langton 
  2. Wragby 
  3. Apley 
  4. Fiskerton  
  5. Greetwell
  6. Cherry Willingham
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).
Click this link to read more at the Visit Lincoln website


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Kingerby • St Peter

Kingerby • St Peter
(image Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

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 3PUclick here to find on Google Maps


Open: 11-12th 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 it’s former vicar became Bishop of London.

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*

Postcode: LN8 5NG, click here to find on Google Maps

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


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Great Limber • St Peter

Great Limber • St Peter 
(image David Wright, Creative Commons Link)

St Peter’s is situated close to the attractive village pond at the heart of the conservation area of Great Limber. A Grade I listed building, first erected in the 12th century, the church has been subject to additions and alterations particularly in the 19th century. Features of interest include stained glass and a lychgate. For further information there is a history leaflet available. Ample parking and toilets at the village hall. You are most welcome to visit.

Postcode: DN37 8JN, click here to find on Google Maps

Open: 20-21st May, 
Saturday 10am-4pm • Sunday 10am-4pm. 

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Grasby • All Saints

Grasby • All Saints 
(image David Hitchborne: Creative Commons Link)
All Saints sits in a commanding position in the village. The church was extensively restored in the 19th century by Revd Charles Tennyson Turner, brother of poet Laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson. Memorial to Charles and his wife Louisa. East Window is particularly attractive. Embroidery exhibition by Grasby Embroiderers and other attractions.

Postcode: DN38 6AU, click here to find on Google Maps

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


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Faldingworth • All Saints

Faldingworth All Saints *
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.

The gates commemorate the sacrifices made by the whole of
300 Polish Squadron right down to the individual
Copyright Churches Festival *

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

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

* Photographs by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity
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