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The Willoughby Group of Parishes WebsiteWilloughby | Mumby | Ulceby & Fordington | Sloothby | Service TimesCalcewaithe and Candleshoe Deanery Church Trail
WELCOMEVisitors to Lincolnshire for the first time are amazed at the number and size of many of our churches. We still have over 650 church buildings, many of them Grade 1 or Grade 2*. This trail has been put together to enable you so see just a few of the churches of East Lindsey. We do hope that you will enjoy your time visiting and looking at what each individual building has to offer. But please remember these buildings which have witnessed many events over their history and are still being used for the purpose for which they were built-the worship of Almighty God. As you leave we hope you will remember us in your prayers, and you will be very welcome to join us in our worship. CHURCHES IN THE TRAILSt MATTHEW, SKEGNESS St MATTHEW, SKEGNESSThis is a big church, but more impressive inside than out. It was intended to be the focal point of the new resort planned by the Earl of Scarbrough. St. Matthew's was designed by James Fowler of Louth, and consecrated in 1884, although the tower and spire originally planned was never built because of unsuitable foundations. The church has a very fine organ, and there is an attractive St. Francis window designed by Sir Ninian Comper, as well as another by Harry Stammers which depicts the unusual subject of the end of the parable of the Prodigal Son. Open every weekday morning. (Back to the top) BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, WINTHORPEWinthorpe church is of 14th and 15th century date, and typical of the Lincolnshire marsh. According to an eroded inscription, the south porch was given by a donor who died in 1520. Inside there is a wealth of original 15th century woodwork, richly carved. On one bench end is the legend of St. Hubert and the stag. The church has a fascinating array of furnishings and detail - original screens, two 16th century brasses, a Spanish altarpiece, weird and wonderful roof bosses and carved heads (including green men), pieces of medieval glass, the head of the old churchyard cross, and four early bells. Key from Pendle Cottage, next to pub opposite church. (Back to the top) St PETER & ST PAUL, INGOLDMELLS.A church with many naval connections. A 1999 stained glass Window dedicated to H.M.S Royal Arthur Association. The Pulpit donated by the Norwegian Navy and there are carvings of ships on the pews. It has a very old palm tree growing near the south porch and also has a peal of eight very beautiful bells. This 12 century church has many hidden attractions that can only be found by a visit. When closed key can be obtained as directions on church door. (Back to the top) St NICHOLAS, ADDLETHORPEKnown as The Cathedral of the Marshes, St Nicholas Church is 14 Century. One of its many attractions is the carved woodwork on the screens and pew ends and roof bosses. The outside masonry is an array of figures and its perpendicular Architecture makes it stand out for miles around. Key holder 200 yards from church. Directions on church door. (Back to the top) St THOMAS OF CANTERBURY, MUMBYThe church of St. Thomas of Canterbury is a beautiful early English style church which stands proud and dominating in the centre of the village. The present church dates back to the 15th century, although there are remains of an earlier church of the 12th century. Of late the church serves a dual purpose with the community. Rehoberth Robinson, Master Mariner, who went searching for Sir John Franklin, explorer of Spilsby, was the last survivor of that expedition 1852-1854 is buried at Mumby. Inside is a carving of the "Barred Lady". There are 21 of these carvings documented, some with bands across the nose and others across the mouth. Their meaning is unknown Some say they may represent witches, death or some kind of torture. Though it could be a helmet of some kind indicating a warrier. Direction for Key holder in church porch. (Back to the top) St HELENA, WILLOUGHBYA pretty little village on the edge of the Wold's, three miles south east of Alford has its place in history. With evidence of Bronze Age, Romans, a church since the Doomsday (though the present one is 14th century). John Smith, born here, sailed for America in 1606 and was responsible for the colony's survival. The story of John Smith and the Virginia Company is dramatic and depicted in the windows of St. Helena's Church. John Smith connects Willoughby with Pocahontas, John Rolfe and the whole early American settlement, even the Pilgrim Fathers. The church is open daylight hours. (Back to the top) St PETER, GUNBYGunby is an estate village with a population of only 30. The present church was built in 1868 by James Fowler and contains two important brasses, one to Sir Thomas Massingberd (1552) and the other to William Lodynton (1420). Nearby Gunby Hall is in the care of the National Trust but the church still belongs to the village. The Church is open on Wednesday & Thursday afternoons when the hall is open. At other times the key can be obtained from the hall. (Back to the top) St PETER & St PAUL, BRATOFT.A perpendicular church with a brick tower built in 1747. The nave, clerestory, aisles and chancel were rebuilt in 1890 as a memorial to the late Mr C.J.Massingberd, Lord of the Manor. There are some good poppy-head bench ends, including heads, birds, angels etc. Above the tower arch hangs a painting of the defeat of the Spanish Armada by Robert Stephenson. The Reverend Thomas Scott, who wrote a commentary on the Bible was born in Bratoft on 16th February 1747. The Church is open during the day. (Back to the top) St PETER & St PAUL, BURGH-LE-MARSH.Burgh is a small town with a market granted in 1401. There were formerly two churches, but no traces remain of St Mary's. The present church was built in the 14th century in the perpendicular style. Inside there is some good woodwork.There is a fine Jacobean Pulpit, placed in the Church in 1623 in memory of John Holden who was a generous benefactor and died in 1503. The lectern was carved and made by Jabez Good, a barber and taxidermist living in Burgh, it is a memorial to William George Tozer, one time Vicar of Burgh & Winthorpe who became Bishop to Central Africa. The Church is open during the day. (Back to the top) St MARY PARISH CHURCH, WAINFLEETA rich worship tradition continues in this impressive survivor of a deserted medieval settlement. Isolated and sheltered by trees, it has a special kind of peace. Much fine work from many ages reflects the essence of its original 12th century work. The tower includes a Norman base with early English lancet windows and blank arcading. Direction for Key holder in church porch. (Back to the top) ALL SAINTS PARISH CHURCH, CROFTThis splendid Marshland greenstone church is spacious and light, mainly Decorated and Perpendicular in style. Much interesting woodwork, 15th century pews, carvings, the south door inscribed "God Save the King 1633." and a fine Jacobean pulpit 1615 and a memorial to a doctor now "eaten by worms" - in Latin. Kilvert was here. Direction for Key holder in church porch. (Back to the top) | ||
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