Nominal: 685 Hz Weight: 1207 lbs Diameter: 41.5" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Eayre 1744
Dove Bell ID: 1411 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Caythorpe: St Vincent
Overview
Grid reference: SK 938 485
Grade I listed. The church dates from the 13th century onwards and was enlarged and restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott in 1860. There is a nave, north aisle, central tower, north and south transept "stubs", chancel and south porch. The church is built with banded and coursed ironstone with slate roofs. The roof has recently been renewed. On the west wall, on the top of the central buttress there is a carving depicting the Annunciation. The 156 feet tall tower has a spire with lucarnes and crockets and is supported by four flying buttresses which span from the angles of the tower. It was rebuilt in 1860 after it was struck by lightning. The base of the tower has small north and south transepts; one is used as a Chapel, the other as the Sacristy. The crossing arch is 13th century.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 491 m²
Interior
Interior Description
The 13th century nave is unusual in that it is divided down the middle with a 21/2 bay arcade with tall octagonal piers. The four bay north aisle was added in 1860 by Scott. It now contains several modern stained-glass windows. The nave roof has decorative bosses and dates from the 14th century. The south porch also dates from that period; there is a seated figure of the Virgin over the south door. There are also several mass dials outside. The chancel was probably rebuilt in the 18th and 19th century, but contains the remains of a 13th century priest's door. The east window is located above a large reredos with a painted triptych, partly obscuring it. There is a two manual organ situated at the west end of the nave. The church has several monuments, including one to Sir Charles Hussey, died 1664. There is also a 17th century poor box.
Of the several stained glass windows one is dedicated to the memory of the Airborne Signallers who died since 1941 from the 216 Parachute Signal Squadron (Glass by H. J. Hobbs and Son, Hereford, 1994). Another one depicts symbols of the Airborne Signals and current operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo. It is commissioned by the Parachute Signal Squadron 216, and made by Michael Stokes of MDS Stained Glass, Notts.
Organ: Two manuals and pedals with 13 stops. Built in 1871 by Forster and Andrews of Hull, it suffered from severe woodworm attack and in 1985. Only the casework, with its ornate front pipes, together with five ranks of Forster and Andrews pipes could be salvaged. In 1986 Groves of Nottingham married these with a Gray and Davison organ from Chilwell in Nottingham. A detached console was sited in the north aisle and the Bishop of Grantham dedicated the organ on 13th April 1986. It contains 818 separate pipes of which 456 are from the original organ.
Bells
Nominal: 1372 Hz Weight: 339 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 15002 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1293 Hz Weight: 366 lbs Diameter: 25.5" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 15003 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1132 Hz Weight: 443 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 15004 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1027 Hz Weight: 552 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1913
Dove Bell ID: 15005 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 914 Hz Weight: 685 lbs Diameter: 33" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Thomas I Eayre 1744
Dove Bell ID: 15006 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 861 Hz Weight: 853 lbs Diameter: 35.5" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by George I Oldfield 1656
Dove Bell ID: 15007 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 769 Hz Weight: 951 lbs Diameter: 38" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by George I Oldfield 1639
Dove Bell ID: 15008 Tower ID: 13483 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 938 485
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.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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