St Peter And St Paul
Bourne
Lincolnshire
2 Saxon arches discovered in 1892 to the north suggests that a church may have existed on this site from early times, but the present building was formerly the church of the Priory of Augustinian (Arrouaisian) Canons founded in 1138 by Count Baldwin FitzGilbert (Strongbow).
Architectural Features
When the priory was dissolved in 1540 the church was retained for the parish.
The 4-bay nave arcading is the only Norman work to survive, each side being borne on massive piers with scalloped capitals.
The aisles were widened in the C15.
A rebuilding scheme was commenced in 1200 but the twin towers projected for the west end only the south west one was completed.
The south porch is C15, embattled in the decorated style.
Brass chandelier of 3 tiers dated 1742.