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Horsington, All Saints

Horsington, All Saints (photo supplied by church)

 

It’s the first time All Saints’ Church will be open for the Wolds and Coast Churches Festival. The church almost closed several years ago, but it’s back in use – and doing better than ever!

Built around 1860, All Saints’ Church stands out with its red brick design and golden cockerel, visible for many miles around.

There are many great tales from the parish over the centuries, with some historical artefacts also held in the church. Thanks to the Horsington History Group, there will be displays and more to tell some of these fascinating stories.

We are dog friendly too.

Opening Times: 13-14th September

Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode LN10 5EX

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Tetford, St Mary


Tetford, St Mary

The present building is 14th century, built of local greenstone with 15th century tower. Outside is a headstone to two gypsies, Tyso Boswell and Edward Hearn, killed by lightning on the eve of Horncastle Fair in 1831. Memorial to Captain Edward Dymoke, champion of George II. His helmet and breastplate are above the tablet high on the arch on the right-hand side of the main area of worship.

Opening times 14th September (Sunday only)

Saturday: not open 
Sunday: noon - 5pm

Postcode: LN9 6QH

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Stickney, St Luke

Stickney, St Luke*

There are several beautiful stained-glass windows. The East Window is dedicated to Rev George H. Hales. Another memorial to the children of the village and one in memory of John Kirkham, who lived at Stickney Grange. A plaque to Mary Jane Lovell, who went to Palestine and developed an Arabic Braille.
Although the church will not be manned, there is a History Exhibition in Stickney Village Hall (PE22 8BA) both days, 10am - 6pm Searching for your ancestors? Come and look through our vast collection of BMD of Stickney and the surrounding villages. Census from 1841 -1921. Free admission, Refreshments & toilets

Opening times 13-14th September
Saturday 9am-3pm  
Sunday 9am-3pm  

Postcode: PE22 8AA

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Spilsby, St James

Spilsby, St James*

William Hill organ available to be played. Stained glass window dedicated to William Hill. Willoughby Chapel containing fine tombs and brass connected to the Willoughby family. Memorials for Sir John Franklin and his brothers. Statue of Sir John Franklin in town centre.

Opening times 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-4pm  
Sunday 10.30am-4pm  

Postcode: PE23 5DU

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Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul

Skendleby, St Peter & St Paul*

A fine Ascension west window. East window by renowned studio Tower and Kemp.
South window depicting Lincolnshire saints. 

Opening times 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-4pm 
Sunday 11am-4pm (service 11.15am) 

Postcode: PE23 4NR

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Sausthorpe, St Andrew



Sausthorpe, St Andrew*

Grade II parish church designed by Charles Kirk and built in the early/mid 19th century on the site of an earlier medieval church. Its construction was sponsored by Rev Francis Swan, Lord of the Manor and parish priest from 1821 until 1878. The church spire is a landmark on the road to the coast. There are two Morris & Co stained glass windows in the south chancel. T Pelham Dale, a clergyman imprisoned for ritualistic practices in 1880, was appointed to the living of Sausthorpe after his release and was buried in the churchyard after his death in 1892. 
Hot drinks will be available at the Church Institute between 11am and 1pm. (Directions given in church).

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 11am-2pm
Sunday 11am-2pm

Postcode: PE23 4JJ

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Raithby, Wesley's Chapel

Raithby Wesley's Chapel*

The oldest Methodist place of worship in Lincolnshire, built for and dedicated by John Wesley, was constructed by his close friend Robert Carr Brackenbury. Its importance to both men may be judged in that the chapel was completed before the magnificent hall next door. Considered by many to be the second most important Methodist building in the world, the chapel will be guided by members of the management group who care for it. New guidebook available. Accessed via a double curving stone staircase, making it sadly difficult for some disabled visitors.

Opening Times: 13th September
Saturday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE23 4DW

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Partney, St Nicholas

Partney, St Nicholas*

Book available for sale of history of the church.

Captain Matthew Flinders information. Medieval graffiti information. Display of work from Partney School children.

Ancient cross stands in the churchyard. Ancient oak trees.

Beautiful stained glass window in memory of the Rev Flowers.

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: PE23 4PQ

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Old Bolingbroke, St Peter & St Paul

Old Bolingbroke, St Peter & St Paul (photo from church)

Lying directly opposite Bolingbroke Castle, birthplace of Henry IV. What remains is the south aisle and tower of the original, much larger church, partially destroyed in 1643 during the Siege of Bolingbroke Castle. 14th C font, medieval graffiti, relics of original paintwork, working belltower, beautiful churchyard, exhibitions about Henry Bolingbroke, the 1643 Civil War and try to spot our piece of original medieval stained glass displaying the Duke of Lancaster Rose. Cakes available on Sunday. 


Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 10am-4pm

Postcode: PE23 4HH

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Bell ropes

Medieval graffiti on the font

Tower at Old Bolingbroke.

Stained glass at Old Bolingbroke

The churchyard at Old Bolingbroke
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Great Steeping, All Saints

Great Steeping, All Saints*

A Village with two Chuches, one down Old Church Lane and the present Parish Church built of red brick next to the Village School. This is the Church built to replace the old and distant building. New and accessible but many people feel it did not quite hit the spot. Come along and visit both and see what you do think?  All Saints, however, holds the memorials to those who served at RAF Spilsby in WWII. Over the festival weekend there will be a focus on the change War brought and how we remember not only those who were in military service but the changes locally and in our own lives.

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday10am-5pm

Postcode:
PE23 5PU

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Firsby, St Andrew

Firsby, St Andrew*

Unlike many of the local church buildings, St Andrew’s is not built of Spilsby Green Sand Stone but a local honey-coloured Lime Stone. Mainly because the Medieval sandstone was “crumbling”, as reported in 1834, the Church was rebuilt in the mid-1800s (the architect was George Edward Street) and restored fully by 1886. The rounded east wall is unusual and gives a taste of early Christian worship, as the Altar nestles into the curved shape. Above, the fine stain glass window teaches the faith when viewed with the light flooding through from inside by day and outside by night. Interesting fetchers and monuments.

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: 
PE23 5QW

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West Ashby, All Saints

West Ashby All Saints *

Grade I listed, originating late middle-ages. 19th century restoration, partly in memory of Victorian songwriter, Claribel. Oscar Wilde came to the church whilst visiting his uncle, the vicar. 
Interesting features include Victorian stained glass, late medieval font and windows and curious masonic gravestone outside south porch. 

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: LN9 5PU

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Snelland, All Saints

Snelland, All Saints*

Beautiful, atmospheric church dates back to the 12th century. Contains beautiful carved stone medieval faces and a rare lepers 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. 

Snelland, All Saints Leper's Window*

Snelland, All Saints*

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN3 5AA

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Revesby, St Lawrence

Revesby St Lawrence by Ashley Taylor*

Photo by Ashley Taylor*

This elegant Grade II listed Anglican church, which seats nearly 200 parishioners, was built in the Decorated style during the late 19th century on the site of a previous church built during the early 18th century. That church was built on the site of an even earlier church dating back to the Norman era. The church has close connections with Sir Joseph Banks. Along with the original Joseph Banks banner is a specially commissioned framed embroidery, which will be alongside a display kindly loaned by the Sir Joseph Banks Centre. 

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday  10am–3pm

Postcode: PE22 7NA

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Rand, St Oswald



Rand, St Oswald*

St Oswald’s is surrounded by a deserted medieval village site. Containing a surprising number of notable monuments, in brass and stone, dating from the 14th- 16th centuries. Outstanding is a rare coped stone coffin lid from between 10th and 12th centuries. Information on church history, brass rubbing, cake stall. Interesting memorials from WWI to be seen. 
Rand, St Oswald* monuments



Rand, St Oswald brasses*

Rand, St Oswald coffin lid* 

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 10am–4pm

Postcode: 
LN8 5NJ

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Minting, St Andrew


Minting appears in the Domesday book and is the site of a priory linked to the French Abbey of St Benedict on Loire. The church was rebuilt in 1863, although the chancel is mainly original. It contains the remains of two naively carved stone slabs found in the churchyard and are believed to date to the 13th century. Minting is a ‘thankful village’ and we have commemorative plaques remembering all those who safely returned from WW1. St Andrew’s continues to be a place of worship with one service per month, as well as annual Harvest and Christmas services. Displays of local history and live music played during the festival. Postcode LN9 5RS


Opening Times: 7-8th September
Saturday 10am-3pm
Sunday 10am-3pm

Postcode: LN9 5RS


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Mareham le Fen, St Helen

Mareham le Fen, St Helen (church's own photo)

Fine, greenstone, Grade II*, listed dating from the 13th century. Tower has three stages with an embattled parapet. South aisle is 15th century and has crocketed pinnacles featuring human heads and gargoyles. Partially rebuilt in 1879 and the 19th century. South porch leads to 14th century doorway. Inside the Church is the James Roberts gravestone. He accompanied Sir Joseph Banks on the first voyage around the world under Captain James Cook.

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–4.30pm
Sunday 10am–4.30pm 

Postcode: PE22 7QU

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Langton by Wragby, St Giles

Langton by Wragby*

Langton by Wragby is famous as the birthplace of Stephen Langton, who was Archbishop of Canterbury and the principle architect of Magna Carta. Stained glass window dedicated to him in the church. Displays on Stephen Langton, Magna Carta and local history.


Langton by Wragby*

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–5pm
Sunday 11am–5pm

Postcode:
LN8 5PX

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Hameringham, All Saints




Dating from 1200, although, after the nave collapsed in 1893, heavily restored by Hodgson Fowler, a local Victorian architect. Walls are of sandstone; pews and altar are Victorian. 15th century octagonal font is of particular interest, having cusped panels containing shields and a pedestal with traceried panels and figures. Pulpit features original hour glass in its stand. To the east of the doorway is a pointed piscina believed to be 12th century. Various marks on the walls are attributed to sword sharpening and musket fire dating from the Battle of Winceby; the site of the battlefield is close by. West window features a stained-glass tribute to 2nd Lieutenant John Kenneth Brice Smith, who died on September 11th 1915 of wounds received at the Bluff.





Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10.30am–3.30pm
Sunday 10.30am-3.30pm

Postcode: LN9 6PE

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Goulceby, All Saints

Goulceby, All Saints by Angela Montague

An unassuming Grade II listed parish church, All Saints was rebuilt in 1908, reusing medieval fragments. All Saints has a slate roof and one space containing the bellcote, nave and chancel, with the north porch and vestry. Three of the windows are late 14th century, as is the large octagonal font with St Andrew’s crosses incised on each side. There will be an art and craft exhibition at the church on Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14. 

Opening Times: 13-14th September

Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm

Postcode: LN11 9UA

Photo: Angela Montague

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