Monument record MLI30300 - St Martin's Church and Churchyard, Ancaster
Summary
St Martin's Church and churchyard, Ancaster.
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
Norman work, some of best examples from district. Norman font. Chancel Arch replaced in the 13th century with Early English. The south doorway, north doorway and the west lancet window of the north aisle are 13th century. All the other windows in the aisles and the and the south arcade are 14th century. Present tower 14th century. Fifteenth century additions include clerestory parapets of the nave and south aisle and the gable cross. 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. {1}{2}{3}{4}
A substantial depth of possible made ground was encountered in the churchyard near the tower during a watching brief. No other features or finds were revealed due to the limited scope and depth of the works. {5}{6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2354 Index: OS CARD INDEX. ANCASTER. SK94SE8,1965, BAIRD J.
- <2> SLI3572 Bibliographic Reference: 1973. PARISH FILE. ANCASTER. -.
- <3> SLI3765 Photograph: PARISH FILE. ANCASTER. P23-79.
- <4> SLI9258 Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/7.
- <5> SLI13127 Report: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2010. St Martin's Church, Ancaster: Archaeological Watching Brief. MJAS Site Code: ANCSM09.
- <6> SLI13128 Archive: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2010. St Martin's Church, Ancaster: Archaeological Watching Brief. LCNCC: 2009.169.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 98258 43572 (80m by 65m) Surveyed |
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Civil Parish | ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Sep 27 2024 4:04PM
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