Building record MLI41288 - St Mary's Church, North Somercotes
Summary
St Mary's Church, North Somercotes
Type and Period (3)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
- GRAVE (Medieval to Post Medieval - 1066 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
The large church of St Mary dates back to the 13th century although it was largely rebuilt in the late 17th century. It has an Early English unbuttressed west tower, two chancel doorways and three west bays of six-bay arcades. 14th century additions include the tower arch and other later alterations have been carried out. {1}{2}{3}{4}
A watching brief revealed a disturbed subsoil which partly filled a possible grave cut and was overlain by modern topsoil. The only finds retrieved from the investigation were several pottery fragments of eighteenth to twentieth century date and a coffin handle. {5}{6}
Late twelfth century parish church, which was heavily restored in the nineteenth century. 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. {7}
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SLI3201 Index: SMR FILE. NORTH SOMERCOTES. TF 49 NW F,1983, DES.
- <2> SLI2665 Index: OS CARD INDEX. NORTH SOMERCOTES. TF 49 NW 1,1963, COLQUHOUN F.
- <3> SLI860 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris. 1964. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition). P328.
- <4> SLI932 Bibliographic Reference: Arthur Mee. 1952. The King's England: Lincolnshire. PP288-289.
- <5> SLI5885 Report: Archaeological Project Services. Feb 2000. Drainage Works at St Mary's Church. NCS99.
- <6> SLI5886 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1998. Drainage Works at St Mary's Church. LCNCC 272.98.
- <7> SLI5887 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/42; 338.004.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4221 9574 (109m by 84m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NORTH SOMERCOTES, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 17 2021 1:28PM
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