West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Organ Available to Play

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Glentham • St Peter & Our Lady

David Wright, Glentham Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

The front porch of our church is adorned with the Tournay Arms and a rare medieval ‘pieta’, a representation of the Virgin with the dead Christ across her knees.

We have stained glass by Whale and box pews.

Postcode: LN8 2EP

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

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

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Display of kneelers (photo by Angela Montague)

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Fiskerton • St Clement of Rome

St Clement Church, Fiskerton by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

The north door is Norman, as are all the arches between the nave and chancel and the north aisle. Beautiful stained glass in the East and Skepper windows. Remembrance books and links with the RAF Squadrons within the Lady Chapel. Plants and cakes will be available for purchase.

Postcode: LN3 4ES

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

Photo: St Clement Church, Fiskerton by Ian S, CC BY-SA 2.0

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The Stephen Langton Trail

The Stephen Langton Trail passes through or near six festival churches where you can stop for refreshments, click on their names to open their pages of this site:

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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Corringham • St Laurence

Corringham St Laurence - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

There has been a church on this site well over 1,000 years older than the British monarchy. It is 140 years since Bodley & Garner spread gold dust and beautified this Grade I church paid for by Mary Beckett. The parish registers will be made available.

Come and see the stone coffin found under the altar in 1883/84.

We shall have a churchyard tour weather permitting.

The refreshments and lunches are Michelin star quality!

A warm welcome awaits you.

Our church also has a beautifully restored Bodley Ceiling.

Postcode: DN21 5QY

Open: 10-11h May, Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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The Bodley Ceiling. Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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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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Brattleby • St Cuthbert

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St Cuthbert’s sits in peaceful and secluded wooded grounds on the southern edge of the village. The lower section of the tower dates to the 11th century. The bells are some of the oldest in the county, installed in 1450.

The churchyard contains the base of a listed Saxon cross, pre-dating the church and the thought provoking grave of WWII pilot Clare Connor (full story in church). the Saxon inner arch and the 14th century chancel arches show evidence of wall paintings.

Visitors are assured of a warm welcome, with drinks and light refreshments being served, donations accepted.

A church has stood on this site for 1000 years. The current church has been the subject of four documented restorations, 1450, 1778, 1858 and finally in 2013 at a cost of £130,000 funded by English Heritage.

Postcode: LN1 2SQ

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

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Blyton • St Martin

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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.

Postcode: DN21 3JZ

Open: 10-11th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm • Sunday 9am - 6pm

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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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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

Photos: Wickenby St Peter & St Lawrence by Angela Montague

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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

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

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Snelland • All Saints

Snelland All Saints - Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust

This beautiful atmospheric church dates back to the 12th century. It contains beautiful carved stone medieval faces and a rare ‘Leper’s window’ that enabled succour to be passed to those with leprosy who

had to stay outside the church.

Ancient sundial on south elevation.

Thomas Retford, vicar, courageously gave his life in the Lincolnshire Rising.

Postcode: LN3 5AA,

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

Photo: Snelland All Saints by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust.

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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

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

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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:

https://www.facebook.com/StEdmundsChurchRiby

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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Rand • St Oswald

Rand • St Oswald by Ashley Taylor for the National Churches Trust

St Oswald’s is surrounded by a deserted medieval village site. Inside is a surprising number of notable monuments, both in brass and stone, dating from the 14th - 16th century.

Outstanding is a rare coped stone coffin lid, believed to date from between the 10th and 12th centuries. Information on church history, brass rubbing, cake stall.

Postcode: LN8 5NJ

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

Photo: Rand St Oswald, by Ashley Taylor, for the National Churches Trust

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The rare coped stone coffin lid (photo Ashely Taylor)

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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.

Come and visit.

Postcode: LN7 6NP

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

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Middle Rasen • St Peter and St Paul

Middle Rasen St Peter and St Paul - Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity*

A warm welcome awaits everyone at St Peter & St Paul’s.

Through the south entrance door, a splendid example of Norman work with three bands of mouldings of continuous motif, an inner zigzag, a middle band of crenellation and an outer band of beakheads. It is among the country’s most impressive Norman doorways.

Displays will focus on ‘Holiday Memories’. Various hot homemade soups, bread rolls, tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes and biscuits will be served both days.

Postcode: LN8 3TS

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm.

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Market Rasen • Methodist Church

Colin Bob, Market Rasen Methodist Church, CC BY-SA 2.0

Large impressive Grade II* listed Methodist Church open in 1863. Original piped organ. Doored pews. Balcony and large front pillars.

The building is kept in good condition which still gives it the “wow” factor to those who enter the church for the first time.

Spring Fayre; Saturday morning 10am - 1pm with light lunches available between 11am and 1pm.

Open: 17th-18th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12noon - 4pm

Postcode: LN8 3AG

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Market Rasen Methodist Interior Copyright Ashley Taylor

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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).