St Martin's Church, Lyndon
| St Martin's Church, Lyndon | |
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| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Martin of Tours |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Peterborough |
| Parish | Lyndon, Rutland |
St Martin's Church is a church in Lyndon, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]
History
[edit]Most of the church is 13th and 14th century.[2][3][4] The tower dates to the 14th century, but the upper section was rebuilt the next century.[3] Outside the porch door is a scratch dial.[3] The south door dates to the 13th century.[5]
On the ledge of the west window of the south aisle is an old cross head of an unknown date and purpose.[5] 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.[5][3]
The font was found in the churchyard in 1865[2][4] and is 12th century.[1][4] It has a square bowl[1] carved with scrollwork and animals.[2][5]
Rectors
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Martin (Grade II*) (1177703)". National Heritage List for England.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
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