Building record MLI51364 - All Saints' Church, Heapham
Summary
An Anglo-Saxon church which has under alterations and additions in the 13th, 14th and 18th centuries and restored in the 19th century.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1066 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 51364
All Saints' Church has a late Anglo Saxon west tower and south doorway (see PRN 51365), a 13th century chancel and north arcade and a Norman font [1066-1200]. It was restored in 1868 and is in normal use in 1964. {1}{2}
The porch entrance of the church seems to date from the 18th century. There is also a 13th century chancel and lancets, and a group of three stepped lancets under one arch. Inside is a double chamfered chancel arch on corbels, and a piscina with a pointed trefoiled head and concave jambs. There is a little nailhead decoration. Of the 13th century also, but earlier, is the north arcade, consisting of two bays, with octagonal piers, double chamfered arches, keeled responds and simple crocket leaf capitals. The font is Norman and plain and is of a drum or trough shape. The embattled foot is Perpendicular [1180 to c.1520]. {3}
During a watching brief, the foundations of the tower wall were revealed to a depth of 0.75 metres below the present ground surface. A plain chamfered plinth was observed at ground level, resting on an offsett rubble foundation. The buttresses at the north-west and south-west angles of the tower are additions. {5}{6}
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. {8}
Sources/Archives (8)
- <1> SLI2555 Index: OS CARD INDEX. HEAPHAM. SK 88 NE:4,1964, FEATHERSTON K J A.
- <2> SLI3082 Index: SMR FILE. HEAPHAM. SK 88 NE:K,1978, TMA.
- <3> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). 2nd Rev Edn p375.
- <4> SLI181 Aerial Photograph: COLE, C.. 1993-2002. InnerVisions Business Presentations. UK/E/L:1004VL,1993, .
- <5> SLI6230 Report: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Dec 2000. Watching brief on All Saints Churchyard, Heapham. HASC99.
- <6> SLI6231 Archive: Lindsey Archaeological Services. Dec 2000. Watching brief on All Saints Churchyard, Heapham. LCNCC 320.99.
- <7> SLI652 Article in Serial: FISHER, E.A.. 1963. Lincolnshire Architectural and Archaeological Society Reports and Papers. Vol 10, part 1, pp.19-20.
- <8> SLI2223 Index: Department of the Environment. 1985. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 2/16.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 8779 8851 (23m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HEAPHAM, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (4)
- Related to: LATE SAXON TOWER OF ALL SAINTS' CHURCH, HEAPHAM (Monument) (MLI51365)
- Related to: Medieval settlement and associated field system of Heapham (Monument) (MLI50515)
- Related to: Remains of a medieval cross, All Saints' Churchyard, Heapham (Monument) (MLI50622)
- Related to: WESTERN FOCUS OF MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT OF HEAPHAM (Monument) (MLI51366)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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