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Theddlethorpe, All Saints

 

Theddlethorpe, All Saints (photo by church)

A fourteenth and fifteenth-century church with Norman origins, All Saints’ is known as the Cathedral of the Marsh - a testament to its impressive length and spacious light-filled interior, as well as the quality of the interior carvings. Despite its lonely grandeur, the outside of the church has a colourful appearance as the local north Lincolnshire greensand is patched with brick and limestone

Opening times 6-7th September


Saturday 10am – 4pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm

Postcode LN12 1PE

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Yarburgh, St John the Baptist

Yarburgh, St John (Image Churches Conservation Trust)


St John's was rebuilt after a fire in 1405 and has a prominent sandstone tower which serves as a local landmark. The roofs and many of the fittings were renewed in 1854 during a restoration by James Fowler of Louth. The tower is famed for its west doorway, which features superbly detailed carvings of Adam and Eve and the serpent, the Lamb of God and other Biblical themes.

Opening times 6-7th September

Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Postcode: LN11 0PP

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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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Somersby, St Margaret

Somersby, St Margaret*

St Margaret is early Perpendicular in style. George Clayton Tennyson, the father of Alfred, Lord Tennyson was rector here from 1806 till his death in 1831. George is buried in the churchyard. Alfred spent the first 28 years of his life in Somersby. The church contains artefacts and the copy of a bust of Alfred sculpted by Thomas Woolner. In the churchyard there are interpretation boards to the Tennysons and there is also a complete perpendicular cross, which was missed by the Roundheads after the battle of nearby Winceby.

Opening times 13-14th September
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm

Postcode: PE23 4NP

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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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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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Little Steeping, St Andrew

St Anrews, Little Steeping by Julian P Guffogg 

The recumbent figure of Revd Thomas de-Redyng. Details about the Rev Edward Steere – missionary to Zanzibar and instrumental in abolishing the slave trade. Mary Steere headstone in churchyard (white cross).

Prayer cross opposite South Door in churchyard.

Very detailed and interesting graffiti report. Archive material exhibition. Various and interesting stained glass

windows.

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

Postcode: PE23 5BL


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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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Bag Enderby, St Margaret

Bag Enderby, St Margaret*

St Margaret's is Perpendicular in style; built by Albinus de Enderby who died in 1407. It contains an original rood screen, original oak door with Viking shield-boss nailed to it that was found in a field nearby, and an interesting font mentioned by Pevsner. There is also some medieval stained glass, some predating the church and considered rare, showing the coat of arms of Crowland Abbey. Alfred Lord Tennysons father was
rector here from 1806 until his death in 1831.
There will be light refreshments and homemade cakes and teas served from 11am to 4pm on both days opposite the church in the garden of the Jacobean Bag Enderby Hall.

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm

Postcode:
PE23 4NP

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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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*photo by Ashley Taylor of Push Creativity for the National Churches Trust - Explore Churches website
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Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin

Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin*

The highlights of St Martin’s include: lovely views of the surrounding countryside; unusual and very old ‘Poppy Headed’ pew ends; one pillar is different to others, combining Norman and English styles; a massive and unusual font, rounded at the top and octagonal below; a triptych above the side altar that is a Medici reproduction of an altar piece by Hans Memlin at Lubeck in Hanover. Self-service tea/coffee. Biscuits and cakes also available.
Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin*

Scamblesby with Cawkwell, St Martin*

Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 9am–6pm
Sunday 9am–6pm

Postcode: 
LN11 9XL

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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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Horncastle, St Mary

Horncastle St Mary's (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

St Mary’s is a large town centre church with a well-documented history, historical scythes possibly from the Lincolnshire Rising, Civil War History, connections with the local Dymoke Family who serve as the King’s Champion. There are beautiful stained glass windows, carved angels and 100 embroidered kneelers. There is a thriving bookstall and light refreshments will be available. On Saturday, there is a town market and local shops open.
Parking is available at local supermarkets and The Wong.

The Lady Chapel (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

The guilded angels in the nave roof (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)

Families welcome (photo Ashley Taylor for ExploreChurches)


Opening Times: 13-14th September
Saturday 10am–4pm
Sunday 12noon–4pm

Postcode: LN9 5HW

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Haltham on Bain, St Benedict


A lovely Norman church with a stunning decorated east window and a beautifully simple interior. Look out for the 17th century pulpit and the unusual  Norman carving above the south doorway. There are old pews with carved ends facing the 17th century pulpit, a screen adapted as a family pew, Royal Arms of Charles 1 and lovely old tiled floors.

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

Post code: LN9 6JF

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Hogsthorpe, St Mary

Hogsthorpe, St Mary

ORIGINAL LISTING: Local history and craft stalls. Live music concert Saturday afternoon. Worship at 9.30am Sunday. Songs of Praise Sunday at 3pm to close the festival.

AMENDED LISTING: A slight change to the activities planned: The steel band will now be there on the Sunday not the Saturday, and so no Songs of Praise on the Sunday. Full event description: There will be home made cakes and drinks and light lunches. On Sunday you will get the opportunity to have a go playing a steel pan drum before settling down to listen to the band perform. Weather permitting there will be traditional games to have a go at in the churchyard…..coconut shy, skittles and splat the rat! We are wheel chair and dog friendly and we have a toilet!

Opening times 6-7th September

Saturday 10.30am-4pm  
Sunday 9am-4pm (service at 9.30am, all welcome)

Photo: E Elvidge

Postcode: PE24 5PP

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Huttoft, St Margaret of Antioch

Huttoft, St Margaret of Antioch

St Margaret's is a Grade 1 Listed Building. It was built in the 13 th century and has a 15th century font with a Victorian cover. There are many stained glass windows to view.

The church has many amazing artefacts, including The Great Chair, La Pieta, Medieval Parish Trunks, the. village funeral Bier, painted Reredos and a carved Rood Screen.

The church has a strong connection with the poet Sir John Betjeman and the poem ‘A Lincolnshire Church’.

Opening times 6-7th September
Saturday 9am-4.30pm  
Sunday 9am-4.30pm

Postcode: LN13 9RE

Photo: Josh Holmes

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