Building record MLI51301 - All Saints' Church, Laughton
Summary
A late 12th century church which may be on the site of an earlier medieval church.
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Full Description
All Saints' Church was restored in 1896 but still retains Norman to Perpendicular (1066 to about 1520) features. The church was in normal use in 1983. {1}{2}
All Saints' Church has a north arcade of the late 12th century although the west bay is a later addition. The south arcade and south doorway are of 13th century date. The church was restored in 1894 to 1896 by Bodley and Garner. Many of the internal fixtures and fittings also date from the Victorian restoration. See Pevsner and Harris for a detailed description. {3}
A watching brief recorded that the large stones of the aisle foundations seem to be earlier than those of the stair turret, and the aisle wall appears to butt the stair turret wall, suggesting that the north aisle was rebuilt on earlier foundations predating the stair turret. The foundations along the north wall of the north aisle are constructed of much smaller stones, and are different in character to the foundations beneath the west wall, suggesting that the present aisle is slightly broader than a previous version. This interpretation concurs with the fact that the north arcade is Norman while the north aisle windows are 15th century, and confirms that rebuilding of an earlier aisle took place. Inspection of the south aisle foundations revealed that, although the eastern end of the aisle wall rests on the edge of its foundation, the foundation gradually projects as it approaches the porch. Two different types of construction were observed. At the east end, the foundation is constructed of regular rectangular blocks of limestone, with a chamfered course about 0.5 metres below present day ground level. Just to the west of the east window, the foundation changes to a more irregular rubble coursing on a slightly different alignment to the present wall, while above ground, mortar had been used to join the rubble foundation with the wall above. This suggests that the existing wall incorporates 'in situ' fabric of an earlier wall. The foundations recorded during the watching brief all appear to be medieval rather than earlier, and suggest that the south aisle was about five metres shorter than at present, and that the north aisle may have been widened. Signs of an earlier structure were noted on the site of the organ chamber. This may have been a vestry or chapel. No evidence of any features predating the church was found. {4}{5}
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. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI2344 Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 89 NW: 5.
- <2> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. SK 89 NW: Q.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp.427-8.
- <4> SLI6236 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Dec 2000. All Saints Parish Church, Laughton. LAS99.
- <5> SLI6237 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Dec 2000. All Saints Parish Church, Laughton. LCNCC 75.99.
- <6> SLI6757 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 84912 97299 (33m by 18m) Surveyed |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LAUGHTON, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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