Weight: 952 lbs Diameter: 36.5" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by London foundry
Dove Bell ID: 5107 Tower ID: 14356 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Osbournby: St Peter & St Paul
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621233
https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/Overview
Grid reference: TF 69 381
The church is dedicated to St Peter and St Paul. It is Grade I listed, date first listed 1 February 1967.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 456 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The Doomsday survey records a church here in 1086, in the possession of Gilbert of Ghent, the wealthiest landowner in the county at that time, but the oldest feature of the existing building is the Norman drum shaped font.
Exterior Description
Around 1320 the nave, south aisle, chancel and porch were re-built in the decorated style. The pillars supporting the bays of the nave are a notable feature as is the sedilia on the south side of the sanctuary.
The western part of the nave is 12th/13th century and the upper part of the tower is 14th century. A further extensive restoration was begun in 1873 when the roof was replaced and the east window and pews were installed.
The bell tower is relatively short and has disturbed stonework at its base. There is a Norman
Lancet window in the west wall of the tower but the staircase climbing to the belfry is of a later date
and is set in an ogee arch. The upper part of the tower is 14th Century and has flat clasping
buttresses.
Interior
Interior Description
A further extensive restoration was begun in 1873 when the roof was replaced and the east window and pews were installed.
The poppy head pews are medieval and display fine carvings rich with foliage. The dado of the rood screen remains in place.
Stone image brackets include one thought to have been for a statuette of St Mary and another for St Thomas of Canterbury in the former chapel dedicated to the Guild of that Saint.
An old clock mechanism stands in the north aisle. There are paintings of Aaron and Moses with
panels of the Ten Commandments.
Church contents include altar, pulpit, lectern, pews, organ, and metal work on the communion rail.
A Yorkshire oak panel backed
chair. Initials I.H. and 1653 carved into a panel. There is a memorial table and wall-tablets naming
the fallen of World War I and World War II
Bells
Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 29.75" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Daniel Hedderly 1755
Dove Bell ID: 34029 Tower ID: 14356 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 33.25" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by George I Oldfield 1634
Dove Bell ID: 34030 Tower ID: 14356 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 69 381
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.
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.
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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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