Building record MLI82753 - St Andrew's church and churchyard, Asgarby
Summary
St Andrew's church and churchyard, Asgarby
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Restored 1870 AD, Medieval to Modern - 1250 AD? to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1250 AD? to 2050 AD)
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Full Description
PRN 62251
St Andrew's church dates from the Decorated period (about 1250-1360 AD), having a mainly Decorated interior with Perpendicular chancel, clerestorey and tower, and an exterior which is mainly Perpendicular. The church has three-bay arcades with double-chamfered arches to the north and south aisles, and both chancel and tower arches have five-shafted responds. The tower is tall and ashlar-faced with Perpendicular bell-openings.{1}
St Andrew's is built of limestone ashlar with slate, plain-tiled and lead roofs. The 14th century tower is of three stages, with a set-back spire. The north and south aisles date to the 14th century, and the nave has a 15th century embattled clerestorey. The 15th century east window was restored in the 19th century. The south porch has scalloped 18th century angle obelisks and the initials 'IRL' can be found in the gable in Lombardic script. An 18th century wall painting can be found above the tower arch, depicting crossed bones and the phrases 'Redeem the Time' and 'Prepare to Die'. Two ogee-headed piscinas can be found in the north aisle, and a 15th century wall painting on the north wall depicts a kneeling robed figure with scrolled text. The chancel contains a trefoil-headed piscina. All the fittings are 19th century apart from an iron-bound oak chest in the south aisle, and the 14th century font. 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.{2}
Stained glass in this church dates to the 15th century.{3}
The history of the church and its incumbents are discussed by Trollope, who also gives details of the church architecture and outstanding memorials. {6}
Sources/Archives (6)
- <1> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp. 103-4.
- <2> SLI5605 Index: Department of the Environment. 1988. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 3/8; 14.001.
- <3> SLI7602 Bibliographic Reference: Penny Hebgin-Barnes. 1996. The Medieval Stained Glass of the County of Lincolnshire. p. 10.
- <4> SLI2881 Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 14 NW: P.
- <5> SLI2359 Index: Ordnance Survey. Asgarby and Howell O.S. cards. ASGARBY AND HOWELL. TF 14 NW; 6.
- <6> SLI920 Bibliographic Reference: Rev. Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. pp 329-32.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 1162 4538 (40m by 56m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASGARBY AND HOWELL, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 6 2023 10:32AM
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