Building record MLI82767 - St Andrew's church and churchyard, Kelby

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St Andrew's church and churchyard, Kelby

Type and Period (3)

  • (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Medieval - 1200 AD to 1399 AD)

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PRN 62259 12th century parish church with 13th and 14th century additions. The tower and spire were rebuilt in 1850. 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. {3} Externally, the lower stage of the west tower appears to be Norman in date, while the bell-stage is Early English, but matters are compicated by the fact that the west tower fell and was rebuilt in about 1850. Eleventh century herringbone masonry has been noted above the chancel arch, suggesting the presence of an 11th century crossing tower. Was this tower replaced by a west tower, or were parts of the crossing tower reused when the west tower replaced it? The presence of a crossing tower would explain why the short nave has such a high Perpendicular clerestorey. The south aisle dates to about 1300. Beyond the north arches of the north aisle are arches of a former outer aisle or two chapels. The chancel dates to about 1825. Internally, the north arcade is Early English and of two bays, while the chancel arch and tower arch are Decorated. The south aisle is unusual in that it is vaulted.{1} Stained glass in this church, some of which is in situ, dates to the early 14th century.{2} This church has also been known as St Peter's. A medieval tombstone lid has been reused in the churchyard wall and there is a 13th century carving of a female figure in the north east corner of the churchyard. {4}{5} The medieval wooden bench ends in this church are said to have come from St Bartholomew's chapel (PRN 65094) at Culverthorpe. {4} During a watching brief, a possible grave was seen cutting an 11th century soil layer. No human remains were seen, and these presumably lay at a greater depth. Several sherds of 13th-14th century pottery were retrieved from the fill. The 11th century layer appears to predate the construction of the church (see PRN 65096). {6}{7}

Sources/Archives (9)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p. 412.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Penny Hebgin-Barnes. 1996. The Medieval Stained Glass of the County of Lincolnshire. p.143.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1990. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/37; 116.006.
  •  Index: Culverthorpe and Kelby SMR cards. Culverthorpe and Kelby. TF 04 SW; U, P.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Culverthorpe and Kelby O.S. cards. Culverthorpe and Kelby. TF 04 SW; 9.
  •  Report: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Watching Brief at St Andrew's Church, Kelby. KSA98.
  •  Archive: Archaeological Project Services. 1999. Archaeological Watching Brief at St Andrew's Church, Kelby. LCNCC 273.98.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Rev. Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. p 413.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: William White. 1856. History, Gazetteer and Directory of Lincolnshire (Second Edition). p 543.

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Grid reference Centred TF 0036 4142 (42m by 61m) Approximate
Civil Parish CULVERTHORPE AND KELBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Dec 6 2023 10:29AM

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