Building record MLI82634 - St Oswald's church and churchyard, Main Street
Summary
St Oswald's church and churchyard, Main Street
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Modern - 1000 AD? to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Early Medieval/Dark Age to Modern - 1000 AD? to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
62073
A church and priest are mentioned in the Domesday Book as being part of the manor of Walter de Aincurt at Blankney. {1}
The present church is largely a rebuilding of 1878-81 of an early nineteenth century rebuild, which in turn incorporated some medieval features (Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular). {2}{3}{4}
The church is constructed of coursed limestone rubble and tile and slate roofs. 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> SLI893 Bibliographic Reference: C.W. Foster and T. Longley. 1924. Lincolnshire Domesday and Lindsey Survey. 31/16.
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). page 149.
- <3> SLI2393 Index: OS CARD INDEX. BLANKNEY. TF 06 SE:10.
- <4> SLI2914 Index: SMR FILE. BLANKNEY. TF 06 SE:Y, RWH, 3/4/76.
- <5> SLI7497 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 47.005, 7/3 and 5/3.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 0681 5999 (104m by 54m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BLANKNEY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 18 2021 2:34PM
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