West Lindsey Churches Festival, Lincolnshire: Postcode LN7

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Swallow - Holy Trinity

John Firth, Holy Trinity Church Swallow, CC BY-SA 2.0

Holy Trinity church was started in the Norman period, but after numerous extensions and improvements over the next five centuries went into something of a decline until it was restored by the Victorians, by which time the village also had two Methodist Chapels (both now demolished).

The font and the base of the tower are of the earliest period, while piscina is somewhat later, but most of what you can see belongs to the nineteenth century restoration including some rather nice stained glass in the west and south windows and a couple of memorial plaques. The War Memorial is in the churchyard and commemorates three villagers who lost their lives during WWI.

Postcode: LN7 6DL

Open: 17th-18th May - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm • Sunday 9:30am - 5:30pm

Photo: John Firth, Holy Trinity Church Swallow, 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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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

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

Photos: Copyright Ashley Taylor, Push Creativity

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Clixby • All Hallows

Dave Hitchborne ,All Hallows, Clixby, CC BY-SA 2.0

This little roadside church is the thirteenth century chancel of a larger church which was a ruin until 1889, when the chancel was gently restored and a west porch added.

Inside you can see a fourteenth century stone slab with an incised cross and chalice commemorating a priest, and Latin inscriptions in praise of the Virgin Mary adorn the wooden ceiling.

A fine font and pews have been rescued from other historic churches.

Postcode: LN7 6RT

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

Photo: Dave Hitchborne, All Hallows, Clixby, CC BY-SA 2.0

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