Listed Building: CHURCH OF ST WULFRAM (1062501)
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| Grade | I |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department of the Environment |
| Date assigned | 08 May 1950 |
| Date last amended |
Description
SK 9136 SW GRANTHAM 607/7/1 Church of St Wulfram 08.05.1950 I 196 x 75 feet. Probable Salisbury influence. North aisle arcades, except for the 2 west bays, date from before 1180. North aisle rebuilt circa 1250. 1550 South aisle lengthened and Lady Chapel built, 1450 North aisle extended. St. Katherine's Chapel added after 1496 by the Hall family, Church restored by Sir G G Scott 1866-75. Of special interest are window frames of various periods, use of ballflower ornament, crypt chapel. North porch built to house saints' relics, and chained library (circa 1598) over South porch formerly a priests' living room. Chief feature is the slender crocketed spire which stands 282 feet 6 inches from the ground to top of cross. Tabernacles with statues of cherubims above small broaches, are distinct from 4 lower lucarres with ballflower, second tier of lucarres open in diagonals, blank in main directions, reversed in top tier. Photograph in N.M.R. Listing NGR: SK9149836145
External Links (1)
- View details on the National Heritage List for England (Link to The National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SLI6703 Index: Department of the Environment. 1972. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/1; 10/1.
Location
| Grid reference | SK 91498 36145 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SK93NW |
| District | SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Oct 31 2011 2:12PM
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