Weight: 756 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 1 of 4
Founded by Robert Merston
Dove Bell ID: 6118 Tower ID: 10663 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Skendleby: St Peter & St Paul
Overview
Grid reference: TF 432 697
Skendleby Church is mentioned in Doomsday Book of 1086 and it was appropriated to Bardney Abbey. It is a Grade II listed building. The existing building is largely medieval but was restored by G G Scott in 1875. The building consists of a Spilsby greensand chancel and the nave and tower are brick with ashlar stone facing.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 295 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
Skendleby Church is mentioned in Doomsday Book of 1086 and it was appropriated to Bardney Abbey.
Exterior Description
The existing church building is 13th and 14th century but was restored by G G Scott in 1875. The building consists of a Spilsby greensand chancel and the nave and tower are brick with ashlar stone facing. The building was reroofed in 2012 using existing Collyweston slates on the chancel and new Westmorland slate on the nave and tower.
Interior
Interior Description
The church is furnished with modern oak pews and choir stalls. Medieval font decorated with animal and human heads. East window is the work of the Kempe and Tower Studio and is noted particularly in the insurance schedule. There is also a fine large Victorian West window depicting the Ascension.
Bells
Weight: 478 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 2 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1877
Dove Bell ID: 39329 Tower ID: 10663 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Weight: 578 lbs Diameter: 30.5" Bell 3 of 4
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1877
Dove Bell ID: 39330 Tower ID: 10663 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Diameter: 13.13" Bell 4 of 4
Founded by (unidentified)
Dove Bell ID: 39331 Tower ID: 10663 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 432 697
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.
Further information
Sources
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