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St Mary

St Mary

South Kelsey CP

Lincolnshire

C13, C14, 1798, 1853 resoration by W. Butterfield

Architectural Features

On the south side is a small C13 trefoil headed light to 2nd stage.

The C14 belfry openings are 2 light, cusped and reticulated with hood moulds.

The west face has a 2 light C13 repaired window and a small light above as the south side.

The early C14 tower arch is triple chamfered with polygonal shafts and moulded responds.

The pews are C20 but one small bench at the east end of the nave is in oak and early C18 with panelled back and C17 carved panels to legs.

The sanctuary chair has a highly decorated back and is inscribed. "TH 1690".

The font is a plain round bowl on an octagonal pillar and plinth.

Monuments: on the north wall of the apse are 2 brasses, one of a knight with his feet on a lion, the other of a lady (headless) her feet on a dog.

They date from the early 15th century and are to the Hansard family.

In the north wall of the nave under an arched recess is a cross legged effigy of Sir Robert Hansard, d. 1313, with his feet on a lion and his hands in prayer.