Weight: 160 lbs Diameter: 18.38" Bell 1 of 1
Founded by Tobias III Norris 1690
Dove Bell ID: 56234 Tower ID: 21363 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Kirkby Green: Holy Cross
Overview
Grid reference: TF 85 577
There had been a 12th-century church which was demolished in 1848, the present building was erected on the same site. The dedication is the same as the ancient parish church at neighbouring Scopwick, in which parish this has been since 1931. This is a simple building in the Early English style, but of good quality materials and with attention to detail. It consists of a nave and chancel under a single roof, west end with gabled porch with diagonal buttresses and gabled belcote. Coped gables and kneelers, serrated ridge tiles, chamfered plinth, cill band and eaves band. Buttresses with two weatherings.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
5-bay nave and chancel in one, west porch.
Dimensions:
Nave and chancel 14m (46ft) x 4.5m (15ft).
Footprint of Church buildings: 117 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
An Acheulian hand axe and scrapers were found in the 1930s to the north of the church, so Prehistoric material is possible on the site. The name is obviously of Scandinavian and Old English origin and the manor is recorded in Domesday Book. The north-east corner of an Early to Middle Saxon settlement site was recorded during a watching brief on land to the south of Main Street, a short distance west of the churchyard. A fragment of mid 10th- or early 11th century grave cover was found among a larger collection of stones which were formerly in the garden of the Old Vicarage, possibly taken from Catley Priory.
There had been a 12th-century church which was demolished in 1848, the present building was erected on the same site. The dedication is the same as the ancient parish church at neighbouring Scopwick, in which parish this has been since 1931.
The site therefore has considerable archaeological potential, and the Historic Environment Record (HER) should be consulted and contact made with the County Archaeologist if any development of the site is being considered.
Exterior Description
This is a simple building in the Early English style, but of good quality materials and with attention to detail. It consists of a nave and chancel under a single roof, west end with gabled porch with diagonal buttresses and gabled belcote. Coped gables and kneelers, serrated ridge tiles, chamfered plinth, cill band and eaves band. Buttresses with two weatherings.
The outer west porch doorway has a pointed arch in double arched surround, with plain chamfered inner arch, and moulded chamfered outer arch, supported on shafts and plain capitals with hood mould and label stops. Above this there is a single trefoil window in a trilobed surround.
The north and south walls have five pointed lancet windows in chamfered surrounds with hoodmoulds and label stops. The east front, reputedly an accurate copy of its Medieval predecessor, has a pair of pointed lancets in chamfered inner surrounds, with deeply moulded outer arches supported on shafts with moulded capitals. The central pair of shafts are ringed above in a mandorla-shaped window in a plain chamfered frame.
Building Fabric and Features
Nave
19th century 5-bay nave
Chancel
19th century in one with nave
Porch
19th century west porch
Building Materials
Limestone
19th century Coursed Ancaster limestone rubble
Ashlar
19th century ashlar dressings
Slate
19th century slate roof ridge tiles
Interior
Interior Description
The interior is quite austere, with whitewashed walls. Looking west, there is an organ gallery with arcaded front, supported on iron columns. 19th century plain wooden benches with shaped ends and a plain dado, arch-braced roofs with a collar. Plain chamfered chancel arch with octagonal responds. The floors are of quarry tiles, mostly under red carpet but exposed in the chancel. A Medieval grave slab with Latin text around the border in memory of Revd Christopher Crossdale, died 1558, is set into the floor behind the altar, and there may be more ledgers. A twin pointed-arched piscine in the chancel is of interest, with a reused 13th century octagonal shaft with plain capital.
Fixtures and fittings
Altar
19th century oak altar table
Pulpit
20th century Oak hexagonal pulpit with gilded panels.
Lectern
19th century Wooden reading desk.
Font (component)
19th century Octagonal stone font.
Stained Glass (window)
20th century In the east window the Four Evangelists in two tiers, dedicated in memory of Thomas Young, died 1898, by his son Robert Young in 1900. Possibly by C E Kempe, who was prolific in the area.
Plaque (component)
19th century Marble plaque to R T Welby, curate, died 1856, now on the floor at the back of the church.
Organ (object)
19th century Small organ in the gallery with soundboard and silvered front pipes.
Bells
Portable Furnishings and Artworks
Registers from 1722, Bishop's transcripts go back to 1562, held at CRO.
Bishop's Glastonbury chair of oak.
Parish chest.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 85 577
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
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