Building record MLI42436 - St James' Church, Rigsby
Summary
A parish church with Norman architectural features, but rebuilt in 1863.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
St James' Church, Rigsby was mainly rebuilt between 1863 and 1866 but it retains its Norman (1066AD to 1200AD) west door and chancel arch. {1}{2}{3}
Whhite refers to it as 'a small thatched edifice'. {4}
A parish church built in 1863 by James Fowler in the Neo-Norman style from rock faced limestone. It has a slate roof with decorative ridge tiles. 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}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI3231 Index: SMR FILE. RIGSBY WITH AILBY. TF 47 NW T -.
- <2> SLI2694 Index: OS CARD INDEX. RIGSBY WITH AILBY. TF 47 NW 11,1964, SEAMAN B H.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P611.
- <4> SLI886 Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire - Second Edition. P507.
- <5> SLI12603 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/21.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 4309 7538 (68m by 72m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIGSBY WITH AILBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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