St Margarets Church |
Hob Uid: 351561 | |
Location : Lincolnshire East Lindsey Waddingworth
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Grid Ref : TF1851771220 |
Summary : A former parish church and mortuary chapel dating to the 13th or 14th century, rebuilt in 1808 and restored in 1913 by H F Traylen. The church was later used as a store and is now disused.It is constructed of greenstone rubble with ashlar dressings and brick patching with plain and pantiled roofs. The building consists a nave with western bellcote and chancel. Built into the stone work over the door is the carved top of a 13th century cross grave slab. The interior retains a 13th century font.The church is situated at the centre of surrounding areas of deserted medieval settlement. |
More information : [TF 18517122] St. Margaret's Church (Mort. Chap.) [T.U.] (1) Waddingworth church is mentioned in 1562. In 1808 it is recorded as dilapidated and in the same year was rebuilt. It is again reported dilapidated in 1904. (2) This church is now disused; there is much evidence of restoration but the original architectural features are 15th c. See G.P. AO/64/60/8 (3) No change. (4)
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