Monument record MLI30242 - St Vincent's Church and Churchyard, Caythorpe
Summary
St Vincent's church and churchyard, Caythorpe.
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
St Vincent's church is mainly of early Decorated and Perpendicular style, and features a double nave. It was much restored in the 19th century. {1}{2}{3}{4}
Parish church dating from the 13th century with alterations or additions in the 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th centuries and addition and restoration by Sir G.G. Scott in 1860. The church is constructed of coursed limestone and ironstone in a banded pattern with a slate roof. It has a central tower and a crocketed spire. The interior includes numerous monuments and a 17th century poor box, and there was formerly a Doom painting on the east wall of the nave. For the full description and the legal address of this listed building please refer to the appropriate List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. {5}
This is one of only four churches dedicated to St Vincent in the country. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 94 NW: 17.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.216-8.
- <3> SLI3884 Serial: DAVIES, D.S.. 1913. LINCOLNSHIRE NOTES AND QUERIES. vol.12, p.134.
- <4> SLI3584 Bibliographic Reference: Terence R. Leach. 1974. PARISH FILE. CAYTHORPE. -.
- <5> SLI9258 Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 8/40.
- <6> SLI12797 Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2009. Caythorpe and Frieston Conservation Area Appraisal. -.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 93901 48581 (89m by 88m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CAYTHORPE, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 27 2023 3:15PM
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