Building record MLI92925 - Church of St John the Baptist, High Toynton
Summary
A parish church dating from 1872, High Toynton.
Type and Period (1)
- PARISH CHURCH (C19, Post Medieval to Modern - 1872 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
Full Description
A parish church dating from 1872 and built by Ewan Christian, reusing some mid 12th century fragments. It was constructed of green sandstone rubble blocks and limestone ashlar dressings and has slate roofs with decorative red ridge tiles and stone coped gables with cross finials. 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}
The church tower collapsed on 19th January 2020 after a period of structural movement. The rubble, which fell into the porch and graveyard, was safely removed in August 2023. {2}
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SLI9631 Index: Department of the Environment. 1987. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 4/7.
- <2> SLI19055 Report: Network Archaeology Ltd. 2024. St John's Church, High Toynton: Archive Report for Archaeological Monitoring. Network Site Code: JHT16.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred TF 2835 6988 (20m by 13m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HIGH TOYNTON, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 29 2025 10:29AM
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