Monument record MLI82787 - St Denys' church and churchyard, Silk Willoughby

Summary

St Denys' church and churchyard, Silk Willoughby

Type and Period (2)

  • (Restored in 1907-8, Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Medieval to Modern - 1300 AD to 2050 AD)

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Full Description

PRN 62268 St Denys' church dates to the Decorated period, though the chancel was rebuilt in 1878 by C H Fowler, and the north aisle has a five-light post-Reformation window. The arcades are of three bays, and the chancel has rich Perpendicular sedilia and small lierne-vaults above the seats. The font is a Norman drum font. {1} St Denys' is built of coursed limestone rubble and ashlar with lead and slate roofs. The church dates from the 12th century with 14th, 15th and 16th century additions. The chancel was rebuilt in 1878, and the church restored in 1907-8. The west tower is of two stages with a set-back spire. The south aisle has a piscina and double aumbry, and the nave and north aisle contain traces of wall paintings. The chancel has a triple sedilia. 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, some of which is in situ, dates to the 14th-15th centuries. {3} The church and its font and memorials are described in detail by Trollope. A list of the incumbents is also given. {6}

Sources/Archives (6)

  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp. 642-43.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1990. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/80 & 10/80; 395.001.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Penny Hebgin-Barnes. 1996. The Medieval Stained Glass of the County of Lincolnshire. pp. 255-56.
  •  Index: Silk Willoughby SMR cards. SILK WILLOUGHBY. TF 04 SE; AH.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Silk Willoughby O.S. cards. SILK WILLOUGHBY. TF 04 SE; 3.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Rev. Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. pp 464-67.

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Grid reference Centred TF 0573 4301 (78m by 57m) Approximate
Civil Parish SILK WILLOUGHBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Dec 6 2023 10:31AM

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