Diameter: 16" Bell 1 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1867
Dove Bell ID: 53078 Tower ID: 19583 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Dembleby: St Lucia
Diocese of Lincoln
Festival Church, 621219
https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/Overview
Grid reference: TF 42 377
The old church was taken down in 1867 and the new church was built upon a better site in Norman style. The vestry in the current church was re-erected from the old church. The new church was consecrated in January, 1868.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 190 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
First church was 11th/12th century. The present church is 1867/68 by Architect Charles Kirk of Sleaford (Kirk & Parry) in the Norman revival style. A farmer and his sister left money to be used on the restoration of the church,the farmer is mentioned on the NW window of the Nave
Exterior Description
The church has a Nave, Chancel with Apse built on the Norman style in 1867. Stone, some from the local pits, was used and with a wood interior. There is a Bell Cote with two bells cast by J Warner and Sons 1867
Interior
Interior Description
In the church are Chancel and Vestry Archways from the old church dating back from the Norman period of stone. The stained glass windows are by Clayton & Bell in the apse, depicting angels holding scrolls. In the Nave is a stained glass window to Charlotte Amelia Sadler (wife of the former rector). Roof and Pews are of wood, Pulpit of stone. The wooden cross on the west wall was from the grave of Rev. Sadler
Church Contents Most Items from 1867-8 when the church was built. Organ gifted by Hodge family 1940. Alter frontal 2010.
Bells
Diameter: 18" Bell 2 of 2
Founded by John Warner & Sons 1867
Dove Bell ID: 53079 Tower ID: 19583 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 42 377
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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