Stainton by Langworth - St John the Baptist

 

Stainton by Langworth - St John the Baptist (photo supplied by church)

A rare opportunity to see inside a hidden gem not normally open outside of a regular monthly service on the 1st Sunday of the month.

This tiny rural church is tucked away in the centre of a working farm, so hard to find. 

The current Grade II Listed grey stone church, dedicated to St John the Baptist, was designed during the Georgian era by Thomas Berry of Gainsborough between 1794-95 after the previous 14th century church fell. 

Postcode: LN3 5BL

Opening Times: 16th - 17th May, Saturday 11am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

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Crowle - St Oswald

Crowle - St Oswald (photo supplied by church)

 

St Oswald’s is a Grade I listed church which features significant Norman architecture from the 12th century including a richly carved door arch (Stone) and corbels (including braided lady). 

Remodelled in the 15th and 19th centuries inside the nave is the Crowle Stone. 

Notable Wordsworth three manual organ. 

Late 19th century stained glass windows with two further windows dedicated to the memory of the fallen in World War I.

Postcode: DN17 4LE 

Open: 16th-17th May, Saturday 9am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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Burton by Lincoln - St Vincent

Burton by Lincoln - St Vincent (photo supplied by church)

There are 4 fine stained glass windows in the nave in memory of former residents. 

There is also a gallery with a fireplace which contains 3 sets of Coronation chairs.

Postcode: LN1 2RD

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

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Belton - All Saints

 

Belton - All Saints (photo supplied by church)

First recorded in 1145 the church is largely 14th and 15th century, restored mid 19th century. 

The chapel has a much worn 14th century knight’s effigy, with a 14th century chest tomb, and marble floor slabs from 1690s. 

Two 14th century framed stain glass coat of arms are in the chancel, the remaining stained glass is 19th and 20th century.

The font is a plain 13th century circular bowl, and original iron ‘Hour Glass’ holder for sermons remains.

Lunches (Sat only) and refreshments together with parking at adjacent All Saints Centre.

Postcode: DN9 1PA

Open: 16th-17th May, Saturday 9.30am - 4pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm 

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Thornton Curtis - St Lawrence

 

St. Lawrence's church, Thornton Curtis by Jonathan Billinger  CC-BY-SA-2.0

St Lawrence’s church is a Grade I listed building at the heart of the village of Thornton Curtis and is both beautiful and historic. 

The truly outstanding feature of the interior is the 12th century black Tournai font. 

The font is rare and attracts many visitors. 

Behind the 17th century altar table lies an original mensa.

Postcode: DN39 6XW

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm 

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Saxby - All Saints

Saxby All Saints by Chris Morgan CC-BY-SA-2.0

 

A hidden gem, set in a picturesque setting, at the top of Church Lane in the centre of the Village, adjoining the Saxby Bluebell Wood and Saxby Village Hall. 

Our Church is Grade II listed, re-designed and rebuilt between 1845 & 1849 by George Gilbert Scott in the late 13th Century style, with an 1871 Church Organ and a Stained Glass panel in the North Aisle by Charles Kempe completed in 1876.

Postcode: DN20 0QE

Open: Saturday 10am - 4.30pm • Sunday 10am - 3.30pm 

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Immingham - St Andrew

 

Immingham -  St Andrew, photo supplied by church

St Andrews Church is over 800 years old and its highlights include Norman arches, a beautiful east stained-glass window, a rare King James II coat of arms and links to the Mayflower Pilgrims. 

Opposite the church is a Pilgrim Fathers monument and information about the Pilgrim Walk. 

The churchyard holds war memorials, with further memorial plaques inside. 

Bell ringers and an organist will be present.

Ploughman’s lunches and cakes will be served and a warm welcome awaits all visitors, including well-behaved dogs.

Postcode: DN40 2EU

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

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Horkstow - St Maurice

Horkstow - St Maurice, photo supplied by church

 

St Maurice dates back to 12th century. Associated with the Knights Templar. 

History boards of the village. 

Hatchments & coats of arms hung on the walls. 

There will be an ongoing plant sale outside the church on the Saturday.

Postcode: DN18 6BJ

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 3pm • Sunday 10am - 3pm 

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Ashby - Wesley Methodist Chapel

Ashby - Wesley Methodist Chapel (photo supplied by church)

The chapel which opened in 1907 was probably the last of its type to be built. It contains a fully pewed two storey sanctuary with a gallery all round, a large rostrum pulpit and the organ in a chamber behind the pulpit. 

A unique feature of the church is its windows. A memorial to 27 men connected to the church who died in the 1914-18 War. There are four dedicatory windows and sixteen named windows.

Postcode: DN16 2JT

Open: 16th-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 12.30pm - 4pm

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West Torrington - St Mary

West Torrington - St Mary (photo supplied by church)

 

St Mary’s is known as St Gilbert’s other church. Grade II listed, with church cross registered as a listed monument. 

Grave of the Reverend Thomas Mossman who was the vicar here from 1862, when the church was rebuilt.

Postcode: LN8 5SQ

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 11am - 3pm • Sunday 11am - 3pm

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Worlaby • St Clement

 

St Clement's church, Worlaby by J.Hannan-Briggs

An ancient village church with Saxon elements including a remarkable Saxon arch, window and pillars. 

A medieval stone and various relics dug up from the churchyard linking Worlaby to the beginning of the Christian era are on display. 

There will be fascinating information displayed showing Worlaby’s close links to King’s College Cambridge until 1956.

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm

Postcode: DN20 0NH

Photo: St Clement's church, Worlaby by J.Hannan-Briggs / CC BY-SA 2.0

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Newton by Toft - St Michaels

 

St Michael’s church (Newton By Toft) by Alice Ginnelly

A small village church slightly hidden from view. A quiet and tranquil place to visit.Please follow us on social media platforms for more information. 

Postcode: LN8 3NF

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday Dawn - Dusk • Sunday Dawn - Dusk 

Photo: St Michael’s church (Newton By Toft) by Alice Ginnelly

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Cadney - All Saints

 

David Hitchborne, Cadney cum Howsham - All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

Grade I All Saints church is a hidden treasure. Parts date back to the 12th century. It is a beautiful, peaceful calm place to visit with many interesting historical features, and volunteers will help point out these, to anyone who would like to know more.  On Saturday there is a Teddy bear parachuting event, bears can parachute from the church tower, in a fun event for all ages. Bring your own bear, or borrow a bear to take part.

Postcode: DN20 9HS

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm 

Photo: David Hitchborne, Cadney cum Howsham - All Saints, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Barnetby le Wold - St Mary

Pete Burnett, St Mary's, Barnetby Le Wold, CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary’s dates back to the 11th century and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It was extended in the 14th century with a tower with three bells that were made locally in Grasby. Outside on the south wall is a stone carving of a cat above one of the windows. The church is no longer used for worship and now looked after by The Churches Conservation Trust. It is on the edge of the village within the church graveyard. Exhibition of its history during the weekend.

Postcode: DN38 6JL

Open: 9th - 10th May, Saturday 12 noon - 4pm • Sunday 12 noon - 4pm

Photo: Pete Burnett, St Mary's, Barnetby Le Wold, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Epworth - Wesley Memorial Methodist

 

Epworth - Wesley Memorial Methodist (from church's own website)

Built in 1889 as a memorial to John and Charles Wesley. 

Contains the 18th century communion table used by Samuel and John Wesley in St Andrew’s, the parish church. Stained glass windows including “The Great Commission”. 

Also school rooms, manse and caretaker’s cottage on site.

Postcode: DN9 1EP

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

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Epworth • St Andrew

 

Richard Croft, St.Andrew's Church,  Epworth, CC BY-SA 2.0

A grade I listed building mostly 14th & 15th century but incorporating a 12th century name from an earlier building. 

Many restorations have taken place over the centuries, the most recent 2012-2014 when evidence of a Saxon church was found as the floor was being prepared for under floor heating. 

Samuel Wesley was Rector from 1695 to 1735 and his sons John and Charles were born and brought up in Epworth. 

It is seen as the birthplace of Methodism.

Postcode: DN9 1ES

Open: 16-17th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm

Photo: Richard Croft, St Andrew's church Epworth, CC BY-SA 2.0

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South Carlton - St John the Baptist

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

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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Laughton Methodist Church

Laughton Methodist Chapel

Dating from 1826, the chapel was used as a Sunday School until 1969. The second chapel adjacent to the first dates from 1927. A new Sunday School was added in 1975. 

The Primitive Methodist magazine of 1859 records an account by A Worsnop of the re-opening of the chapel after enlargement. This was necessary because of a revival in the winter of 1857-8 and consent was obtained from WM Ingram Esq. 

On the north wall inside Laughton Methodist church is a white stone tablet with incised gold lettering commemorating a single World War 2 casualty.

Postcode: DN21 3PT

Open 16-17th May Saturday 10.30am - 4pm • Sunday 10.30am - 4pm

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Sixhills - All Saints

Sixhills All Saints - Photo by Angela Montague at Push Creativity

All Saints church is a Grade II listed building standing in a picturesque location on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with a wonderful view. The village has associations with Gilbert of Semperingham through the Gilbertine Priory. The church was rebuilt in the late 1860s-1875 by James Fowler of Louth. Light refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Postcode: LN8 3RL

Open: 9th-10th May - Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 11am - 4pm 

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Sixhills All Saints roof - Photo by Angela Montague at Push Creativity

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Barlings - St Edwards

J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings, CC BY-SA 2.0

This pretty church, once part of the Abbey of Barlings, has been the centre of quiet worship for 900 years. The church has Norman and 14th Century western parts, and the Eastern end is Victorian renovation. A group of worshippers of the Barlings group meets here monthly in this beautiful and peaceful spot. This, year, only our second as part of the Festival will see light refreshments available, alongside a small display of calligraphy, and a warm welcome for visitors. 

Postcode: LN3 5DG 

Open: 9th-10th May, Saturday 10am - 4pm • Sunday 10am - 4pm 

Photo: J Hannan-Briggs, St Edward, Barlings CC BY-SA 2.0

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