St Martin's Church, Lyndon

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St Martin's Church, Lyndon
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DenominationChurch of England
History
DedicationMartin of Tours
Administration
ParishLyndon, Rutland
DiocesePeterborough
Clergy
Vicar(s)Pippa Madgwick[1]

St Martin's Church is a church in Lyndon, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.[2]

History[]

Most of the church is 13th and 14th century.[3][4][5] The tower dates to the 14th century, but the upper section was rebuilt the next century.[4] Outside the porch door is a scratch dial.[4] The south door dates to the 13th century.[6]

On the ledge of the west window of the south aisle is an old cross head of an unknown date and purpose.[6] It is thought to be what is left of a cross at the village crossroads or to have been part of a cross above the chancel arch.[6][4]

The font was found in the churchyard in 1865[3][5] and is 12th century.[2][5] It has a square bowl[2] carved with scrollwork and animals.[3][6]

Rectors[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Find a church". www.peterborough-diocese.org.uk. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Martin (Grade II*) (1177703)". National Heritage List for England.
  3. ^ a b c "Lyndon Church | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d "Rutland Water Benefice | Church architecture and history". www.rutlandwaterbenefice.info. Archived from the original on 30 August 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "St Martin's Church, Lyndon, Church Road, Lyndon, Rutland (2021)". www.localprayers.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
  6. ^ a b c d "Lyndon, St Martin's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.

Coordinates: 52°37′48″N 0°39′39″W / 52.62998°N 0.66091°W / 52.62998; -0.66091


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