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TF 0645 SLEAFORD MARKET PLACE (East side) 697/1/1 Parish Church of St Denys 16.07.1949 GV I Tower circa 1180, spire circa 1220, forms one of the earliest examples of stone broach,but rebuilt when struck by lightning, 1884. C14 Decorated nave and aisles extending.Westwards and large North Transept added. Clerestory added circa 1430 and chancel remodelled. Outer North aisle added 1853 by Kirk and Parry and old windows re-used. Particularly good mid Cl4 tracery and ornament. Series of carved corbels and heads in nave included Turkish man and woman. Mediaeval Rood screen, retaining the original platform and pulpitum, with balustrade and Rood restored by Sir Ninian Comper, 19l8 .Communion rail, said to be by Wren, from Lincoln Cathedral. Decorated font, much repaired. North aisle has piece of C17 Sheldon tapestry. Cl7 dole cupboard. Desk with 15 chained books. Peal of 8 bells, Cast 1796. Carre monuments. A Cl5 window, removed from West front in l884 restoration, has been reconstructed and stands at East end of Churchyard. Parish Church of St Denys, Vicarage, Lock-up, War Memorail and Nos 7 -12(consec) all form a group. Listing NGR: TF0687645892

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