Nominal: 1032.5 Hz Diameter: 30.25" Bell 1 of 3
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1595
Dove Bell ID: 54545 Tower ID: 20416 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Limber Magna: St Peter
Overview
Grid reference: TA 135 86
Grade I listed. 12th-14th centuries and 16th-19th centuries, restored 1875. Church and churchyard in use. Clock installed in church tower.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 507 m²
Exterior Description
Grade I listed. 12th century onwards. Restored 1875. Anglican church dedicated to St Peter. It is built in Norman and Decorated styles, consisting of chancel, nave, and aisles, with attached chapels and south porch, and a low crenelated west tower with three bells. The church was partly restored in 1873.
Building Fabric and Features
Clock Tower
1917 The first clock to be installed in the tower was given to the church in the year 1917. It was replaced in 1948 by the present one. In 1947 it was decided to raise money to replace the original, but money did not seem to be forthcoming from the village. The money was eventually raised by a garden fete at Little Brocklesby and a concert put on by the “Limber Highlights” concert party.
Building Materials
Ironstone
12th onwards
FERRUGINOUS
Limestone
12th onwards
LIMESTONE
Interior
Interior Description
The church seats 350. Its chancel is mostly Victorian, although its arch is 13th century as is the font. An 1890 stained glass window in the north aisle is by Kempe.
Fixtures and fittings
Organ (object)
1884 Abbott, Leeds, 1884. Small 2 manual organ plus pedals, 10 speaking stops.
Font (object)
14th Century 14th century octagonal bowl on octagonal base with 8 shafts and late 12th century stiff leaf capitals.
Stained Glass
1890 1890 stained glass window in the north aisle is by Kempe.
Arch
13th Century
Bells
Nominal: 925.5 Hz Diameter: 33.25" Bell 2 of 3
Founded by Henry II Oldfield 1595
Dove Bell ID: 54546 Tower ID: 20416 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Nominal: 821.5 Hz Weight: 1052 lbs Diameter: 37.38" Bell 3 of 3
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1924
Dove Bell ID: 54547 Tower ID: 20416 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Turnings: unturned Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TA 135 86
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.
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.
Further information
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