Monument record MLI30300 - St Martin's Church and Churchyard, Ancaster

Summary

St Martin's Church and churchyard, Ancaster.

Type and Period (2)

  • (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (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)

  •  Index: OS CARD INDEX. ANCASTER. SK94SE8,1965, BAIRD J.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: 1973. PARISH FILE. ANCASTER. -.
  •  Photograph: PARISH FILE. ANCASTER. P23-79.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/7.
  •  Report: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2010. St Martin's Church, Ancaster: Archaeological Watching Brief. MJAS Site Code: ANCSM09.
  •  Archive: Mike Jarvis Archaeological Services. 2010. St Martin's Church, Ancaster: Archaeological Watching Brief. LCNCC: 2009.169.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 98258 43572 (80m by 65m) Surveyed
Civil Parish ANCASTER, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Sep 27 2024 4:04PM

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