West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Postcode LN1

Church contains the 17th century Monson Monument which has recently been restored also stencils depicting story of John the Baptist on the chancel ceiling have been reinstated.

Postcode: LN1 2RH

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday: 9am - 6pm.

Photo: Richard Croft, St John the Baptist's church, South Carlton, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Coates by Stow • St Edith

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St. Edith’s is a charming and unique pre reformation church, probably of Saxon origin.

It has a very rare rood screen and loft not to be missed.

Whilst steeped in history and situated in a unique setting, it attracts visitors from all over the world throughout the year.

There is the site of the old Saxon Village only a short walk away and a medieval game can be played inside the church.

Do come and join us and see for yourself this incredible tranquil setting and church. Access is off the Stow to Ingham road and it will be signposted.

Postcode: LN1 2DW

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 5pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4.30pm

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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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Stow Minster • St Mary

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The internationally renowned cruciform Anglo-Saxon Minster Church of St Mary dates to 975 AD, with a Norman chancel completed c. 1150 AD.

Important features include Viking graffiti from 10th/11th century, 12th/13th century fresco of Thomas Beckett, and a 13th century font.

Visit our exhibition of paintings (and some photographs) of the church by local artists and photographers past and present that show the building and its people.

Enjoy the peace and quiet.

Visit stowminster.co.uk for more details and information.

Postcode: LN1 2DE

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 9am - 6pm • Sunday 9am - 6pm

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A 13th century font with no overtly Christian symbols.

Many 15th century pews with Victorian copies.

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Scampton • St John the Baptist

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At Scampton we are proud to recognise our past association with the RAF including two stained glass windows dedicated to all personnel from RAF Scampton and 617 Squadron.

By using our interactive screens explore the history of the service men buried in the graveyard. There will also be an exhibition of the Dambusters Raid.

Postcode: LN1 2SE

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

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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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Newton on Trent • St Peter

Newton on Trent • St Peter
(photo by Richard Croft, Creative Commons Link)

With Saxon origins, the church was rebuilt as a traditional Norman church with a narrow nave and chancel with west tower. A north aisle was added during the Early English period when the Bishop of Lincoln gave it to the Gilbertine Priory of St Katherine without Lincoln. The influence of this connection can be seen in the quality of the aisle arcade capitals, two of which can be matched to a mason working on Lincoln Cathedral.

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

Open: 14-15th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Kettlethorpe • St Peter & St Paul

St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt lived and worshipped here. Come and find about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition.

Also, an extensive display of artistic handcrafted kneelers and the famous restored French pulpit.

St Peter & St Paul’s church holds a service most Sundays always using The Book of Common Prayer.

Everyone of all ages welcome.

Postcode: LN1 2GZ

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

Photo: St Peter & St Paul Church, Kettlethorpe by Ian S CC BY-SA 2.0

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