Building record MLI51683 - St Mary's Church, Thoresway
Summary
A parish church built in the 12th century but almost rebuilt in the 19th century.
Type and Period (1)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
St Mary's Church was rebuilt from a ruinous condition in 1879-80. A Norman tower arch is now used as the west doorway, although the transitional north doorway and fourteenth century arches remain. {1}
The church was in normal use in 1963. {2}
A parish church which has 12th century features, was altered in the 13th century and mostly rebuilt in 1879-86 by James Fowler. 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> SLI3331 Index: SMR FILE. THORESWAY. TF 19 NE:BV,1984, DES.
- <2> SLI2791 Index: OS CARD INDEX. THORESWAY. TF 19 NE:1,1962, DA.
- <3> SLI3659 Map: OS. 1956. OS 6 INCH SERIES. -.
- <4> SLI896 Bibliographic Reference: J. Charles Cox. 1924. Little Guide: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p.314.
- <5> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). P 756.
- <6> SLI9877 Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/58.
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Location
Grid reference | Centred TF 1666 9664 (23m by 14m) |
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Civil Parish | THORESWAY, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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