More information : (SK 99231382) Church (remains of). (1)
The church was probably partially destroyed at the time of the
battle of Losecoat Field. Towards the end of the 17th cent it
was in such a decayed state that only the steeple remained,
consisting of a spire and tower. Although it was described by
Stukeley as being 'a very fine steeple seen all around the
country', the spire (in 1728) and tower (in 1731) were taken
down and used to build or repair bridges at Wakerley and
Casterton. (2)
A double-chamfered arch, from about the 14th cent (which was
the outer entrance arch into the south porch) is all that
remains of the medieval church. To the west of the arch stands
the new church built in 1821. (3)
Only the doorway of the church survives, at SK 99161387 (See
photo). It is thought locally that the stained glass windows
from Pickworth are now in Clipsham Church. (4)
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