Building record MLI86977 - Church and churchyard of St Clement, Main Street, Rowston
Summary
Church and churchyard of St Clement, Main Street, Rowston
Type and Period (2)
- CHURCH (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
- CHURCHYARD (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
PRN 63517
The Church of St Clement was built in the 12th century and has later 13th and 15th century additions and alterations. The style is Early English with a Perpendicular spire. Anglo-Saxon decorated stonework (PRN 60410) had been reused in the south chancel wall. The church was refitted in 1741 and later restored in 1904. It is constructed from coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings and has ashlar coped gables. The nave roof is lead and the chancel and aisles are plain tile. 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. {1}
In the north wall is a small doorway with Norman jambs. Its width fits exactly a Norman tympanum built in under the tower. The early Victorian tower has a west lancet, shafted one-light bell-openings and a spire with pinnacles. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI7497 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/29 (372.002).
- <2> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). 2nd Rev Edn p. 615-616.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 08403 56393 (29m by 68m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ROWSTON, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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