Building record MLI30411 - Church of St Nicholas, Barkston

Summary

Parish church of 12th century date.

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  • (Medieval to Modern - 1100 AD to 2050 AD)

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Norman to Perpendicular church. Mainly of 12th century date, of which tower with 14th century spire and south arcade remain, with 14th and 15th century alterations. The south arcade dates from the 14th century and the south porch to the 15th century. 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}{2}{3}{4} Medieval stained glass in this church dates to the 15th and 17th centuries. {5} The Church of St Nicholas contains some 12th century features, with work from each succeeding century. {6} Fragments from a late medieval Cistercian ware cup were found in February 2009, during archaeological monitoring of groundworks for the installation of a new toilet within the tower. The fragments were thought to be from a small cup-like vessel, and included the handle and basal sherds. {7}{8}

Sources/Archives (8)

  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. SK 94 SW: 4.
  •  Index: Department of the Environment. 1984. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 5/14.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris. 1964. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition). pp.444-5.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Edmund Turnor. 1806. Collections for the History of the Town and Soke of Grantham. pp.80-2.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Penny Hebgin-Barnes. 1996. The Medieval Stained Glass of the County of Lincolnshire. pp.16-7.
  •  Report: South Kesteven District Council. 2001. Barkston Conservation Area Appraisal. p.2.
  •  Report: Naomi Field Archaeological Consultancy. 2010. St Nicholas' Church, Barkston. NFAC site code: BSNC 09.
  •  Archive: Naomi Field Archaeological Consultancy. 2010. St Nicholas' Church, Barkston. LCNCC 2009.1.

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Grid reference Centred SK 93290 41523 (28m by 16m) Surveyed
Civil Parish BARKSTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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