Nominal: 788 Hz Weight: 904 lbs Diameter: 37.4" Bell 1 of 8
Founded by Richard Keene 1682
Dove Bell ID: 2995 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hackthorn: St Michael
Diocese of Lincoln
Church, 621330
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Grid reference: SK 991 823
Hackthorn is a village and civil parish in West Lindsey, combined with Cold Hanworth to form the Parish Council of Hackthorn and Cold Hanworth. It is situated approximately 6 miles north from Lincoln, and 1 mile east from the A15. The church (Grade II* 1985) is of Saxon origins and mentioned in Doomsday. From the C12 onwards this formed the focus for a religious community. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539 the land was granted to the Duke of Suffolk who sold much of it to the Grantham family in 1540. In 1805 the church was considered too big for the parish and under the direction of John Cracroft it was modernised and reduced in size, becoming part of the new landscape scheme. The church comprises chancel, nave, north aisle with diminutive clerestory, north porch and vestry.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 285 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
The church (Grade II* 1985) is of Saxon origins and mentioned in Doomsday. From the C12 onwards this formed the focus for a religious community. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539 the land was granted to the Duke of Suffolk who sold much of it to the Grantham family in 1540. It was from Robert Grantham that his nephew, John Cracroft subsequently inherited the Hackthorn estate in 1618. In 1805 the church was considered too big for the parish and under the direction of John Cracroft it was modernised and reduced in size, becoming part of the new landscape scheme. John Cracroft was succeeded by his son Robert Cracroft (1783-1862), who married Augusta Amcotts and added her name to his own. Their son, Colonel Weston Cracroft-Amcotts (1815-83) maintained the estate and was responsible for almost entirely rebuilding the church, raising the height of the tower to be seen across the park under the direction of Mr Mainwaring (Lay Rector and architect) 1844-1849.
Exterior Description
The church comprises chancel, nave, north aisle with diminutive clerestory, north porch and vestry. The style is mixed gothic (Perpendicular, Decorated and Neo-Norman corbel table) with c12 stone work incorporated in the west and north doorways. The north doorway hoodstops outer order are copied from Lincoln Cathedral and from a former west doorway (see Claude Nattes drawing 1793, Lincs Archives), the elaborately carved capitals are original C12 work and set on pairs of nook shafts. The 4 stage ashlar tower in C14 style has a deep moulded plinth, 3 moulded string courses and a battlemented parapet with pierced quatrefoil and lozenge panels, 8 crocketed pinnacles and 8 gargoyles in the form of griffins and lions. The west doorway is in a late C12 style, re-using some original work.
Interior
Interior Description
The north aisle embraces the tower and on the north side of the tower is a single light to third stage. The gallery has three bays with crocketed gables and pinnacles and cusped tracery. On the tower west wall is a triple blank arch, the central one contains a plaster coat of arms. During recent decorating, there were traces discovered of the two outer panels having previously contained biblical texts with gold leaf. The East window is by Wailes and the chancel southwest by Henry Holiday, made by Powell’s c1865.
Bells
Nominal: 1326 Hz Weight: 370 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 2 of 8
Founded by Taylors, Eayre & Smith 2006
Dove Bell ID: 23127 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1180 Hz Weight: 357 lbs Diameter: 25.8" Bell 3 of 8
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1906
Dove Bell ID: 23128 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1052 Hz Weight: 427 lbs Diameter: 28" Bell 4 of 8
Founded by Richard Keene 1682
Dove Bell ID: 23129 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 992 Hz Weight: 581 lbs Diameter: 30.8" Bell 5 of 8
Founded by Robert II Wells 1787
Dove Bell ID: 23130 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 883 Hz Weight: 674 lbs Diameter: 33.4" Bell 6 of 8
Founded by Richard Keene 1682
Dove Bell ID: 23131 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 2085 Hz Diameter: 17.44" Bell 7 of 8
Founded by Humphrey II Wilkinson 1720
Dove Bell ID: 23132 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1034 Hz Diameter: 30" Bell 8 of 8
Founded by R C
Dove Bell ID: 23133 Tower ID: 10108 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 991 823
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
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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