Building record MLI50791 - Church of St Peter, Torksey

Summary

An early 13th century parish church which underwent alterations and additions in the late 13th and 16th century and in 1821.

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval to Modern - 1200 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

St Peter's Church has a late 16th century west tower, with some 13th to 14th century stonework and sculpture. There are also three Early English arches in the north arcade. The rest of the church was restored in 1821 and 1895. {1}{2}{3} The church was in use for public worship in 1964. {4} An early 13th century parish church which underwent alterations and additions in the late 13th and 16th century and 1821. 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)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.768.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 87 NW: 12.
  •  Article in Serial: R.E.G. Cole. 1906. 'The Royal Borough of Torksey, its Churches, Monasteries and Castle' in The Associated Architectural and Archaeological Societies’ Reports and Papers. vol.28, p.256.
  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 87 NW: AD.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/76.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 83708 78948 (26m by 13m) Surveyed
Civil Parish TORKSEY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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