| Summary : A parish church dating from the 13th to the 15th century, with restoration by James Fowler of Louth in 1879. Its plan includes a nave with clerestory, west tower, south aisle and porch and chancel, built from a mixture of ashlar and coursed limestone rubble, with slate and lead roofing material. The 14th century west tower is built in three stages. Most of the work dates to the 14th century and later, with only small occasional architectural elements dating to the 13th century still apparent. The octagonal font belongs to the 15th century, while there are monuments dating to the early 17th century and later. |
More information : [TF 02583034] St. Peter's Church [TU] (1)
St. Peter's Church, Lenton, or Lavington, is Early English to
late Perpendicular, restored in 1879. (2)
In normal use. (3)
TF0258730351. Parish Church; C13, C14, C15, restored in 1879 by James Fowler of Louth. The nave and chancel roof, pews, pulpit, lectern and Minton tiled floor date from the 1879 restoration. C15 octagonal font with shields in pointed quatrefoils. Monuments; In the chancel is a tomb to Bartholomew Armyne of Osgodby d.1605. A stone tablet to Jane Chaworth d.1606. Plain slate tablet to Mary Blomer d.1759. See List entry for further details (NHLE 1253206) (4)
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