Monument record MLI90862 - Church and churchyard of St Thomas a Becket, Aunsby
Summary
Church and churchyard of St Thomas a Becket, Aunsby
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 65019
12th century parish church with additions or alterations in the 13th-15th centuries, restored in 1861 by W. Thompson of Grantham, when the tower and spire were rebuilt. 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}
This church is also known as St Thomas the Matyr's or St Thomas of Canterbury's. {3}
This church is described by Pevsner as "a specially rewarding church". {4}
The church and its incumbents are discussed by Trollope. {5}
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SLI5596 Index: Department of the Environment. 1990. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 6/26; 22.001.
- <2> SLI2889 Index: Aunsby and Dembleby SMR cards. AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY. TF 03 NW; U.
- <3> SLI2367 Index: Ordnance Survey. Aunsby and Dembleby O.S. cards. AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY. TF 03 NE; 13.
- <4> SLI1062 Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris, with Nicholas Antram. 1989. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (Second Edition). pp 110-11.
- <5> SLI920 Bibliographic Reference: Rev. Edward Trollope. 1872. Sleaford and the Wapentakes of Flaxwell and Aswardhurn in the County of Lincoln. pp 339-42.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 04468 38845 (63m by 39m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | AUNSBY AND DEMBLEBY, NORTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (2)
Related Events/Activities (1)
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Record last edited
Apr 28 2023 11:38AM
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