Saltfleetby: St Clement
Overview
Grid reference: TF 459 917
Built of irregularly shaped stones with slate roof coverings. The tower is of three stories with a battlemented parapet and paired lancet openings in the top stage.
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
West tower, nave with north aisle, south porch, chancel, north vestry.
Description of Archaeology and History
By W. Mortimer, 1885, incorporating a good deal from the earlier church which stood about two fields away.
Exterior Description
Built of irregularly shaped stones with slate roof coverings. The tower is of three stories with a battlemented parapet and paired lancet openings in the top stage. The nave south wall contains a tall two-light Perpendicular window and a lancet from the earlier church; the three stepped lancets in the chancel east wall, the lancet in the chancel south wall, and the Early English south and west doorways, all came from the old church.
Building Fabric and Features
Stained Glass
1958
There is a memorial window in the north aisle.
Interior
Interior Description
The five-bay north arcade, with narrowly set circular piers (with circular abaci) and double chamfered arches came from the old church. There is another two light Perpendicular window in the north wall of the nave and, in the vestry, is a fragment of a cross-shaft (probably Saxon) set in the wall.
Fixtures and fittings
Font (object)
Clustered columns, partly Perpendicular but largely 19th century.
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 459 917
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 | N/A |
| Solar Thermal Panels | N/A |
| Biomass | N/A |
| Wind Turbine | N/A |
| Air Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | N/A |
| Ev Charging | N/A |
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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