Building record MLI41341 - St Mary's church, Covenham St Mary
Summary
A medieval church built prior to c.1359.
Type and Period (4)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
- BURIAL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- WALL (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
- INHUMATION (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 41341
St Mary's church is entirely of the Decorated period. The chancel was licensed in 1359. The font stands on circle of stone which may be part of a Norman font. {1}{2}{3}{4}
In 1996 the south porch was demolished revealing the west doorway dated to the fourteenth century. Archaeological investigations revealed the remains of earlier structural material in close association with human burial and seventeen possible grave cuts. Evidence was found for the construction of the nave, an associated buttress and the later porch. {5}{6}
A parish church with features dating from c.1359. It underwent alterations in the 15th, late 18th and 19th centuries. 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> SLI2975 Index: SMR FILE. COVENHAM ST MARY. TF 39 SW,1983, DES.
- <2> SLI2456 Index: OS CARD INDEX. COVENHAM ST MARY. TF 39 SW,1963, COLQUHOUN F.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P234-5.
- <4> SLI932 Bibliographic Reference: Arthur Mee. 1952. The King's England: Lincolnshire. P97.
- <5> SLI5199 Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1996. Archaeological Watching Brief on land at St Mary's church, Covenham St Mary. CSM96.
- <6> SLI1589 Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1996. Archaeological Watching Brief on land at St Mary's church, Covenham St Mary. LCNCC 134.96.
- <7> SLI7685 Index: Department of the Environment. 1986. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 7/4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 3396 9432 (26m by 15m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | COVENHAM ST MARY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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