St Peters Church |
| Hob Uid: 325721 | |
Location :
Lincolnshire
South Kesteven
Ropsley and Humby
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| Grid Ref : SK9926834218 |
| Summary : A church dating back architecturally to the 11th century , with alterations being made every century up to the 17th century. Built in coursed limestone rubble with ashlar dressings, with a lead and plain tiled roof. Its plan consists of a western tower, nave, aisles, chancel, south chapel and a porch. There is a late 10th or 11th century Saxon grave cover built into the 12th century north chancel wall, and a 10th-11th century crucifixion carved in high relief on the Saxon north-west nave quoin. |
More information : [SK 99263421] St. Peter's Church [T.U.] (1)
St. Peter's Church, Ropsley, is Saxon to Perpendicular. In the chancel is an Easter sepulchre recess. (2)
In normal use. (3)
Church of St. Peter An interesting church with traces of possibly Saxon work, Norman N. arcade. Early English S arcade and tower, and 14th Century broach spire. 1500 N. and S. porch and aisle. 13th Century chancel. 14th Century easter sepulchre. 13th Century S. transept. Recumbent figure in S. aisle recess. (4)
Additional reference. (5)
There is a late 10th or 11th century Saxon limestone grave cover built int the 12th century north chancel wall, and a 10th-11th century crucifixion carved in high relief on the Saxon north-west nave quoin. (7) |