St Mary le Wigford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Mary le Wigford |
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| 53°13′36″N 0°32′28″W / 53.226668°N 0.541008°W | |
| OS grid reference | SK 97572 71472 |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Broad Church |
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| Heritage designation | Grade I listed |
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| Parish | Lincoln |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
St Mary le Wigford is a very old and important church in Lincoln, England. It is a "Grade I listed" building. This means it is a special historical place. It is also a parish church, which serves the local community.
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History of St Mary le Wigford Church
This church has been around for a very long time. It was first built in the 11th century. That's over 900 years ago! Later, more parts were added in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Ancient Stone and Its Message
Look closely at the west tower of the church. You can find a special stone there. This stone was originally a Roman tombstone. Later, someone from the Anglo-Saxon period carved a new message on it. The message says, "Eirtig had me built and endowed to the glory of Christ and Saint Mary, XP." This tells us who helped build and support the church long ago.
Church Renovations Over Time
The church has been repaired and updated many times. In 1872, R. C. Clarke from Nottingham helped restore it. A few years later, in 1877, a new part called the south aisle was added by Leach of Cambridge. The tower was also fixed up in 1908 by Watkins and Son. More changes and updates happened in 1975 to keep the church in good condition.
The Church Bells
The tower of St Mary le Wigford holds four bells. These bells are quite old, all dating back to the 17th century. Two of them were made in 1616. The other two were added in 1636. In 1932, the bells were rehung and tuned by a company called John Taylor & Co.
Memorials and Stained Glass
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Inside the church, you can see a special tomb made of alabaster. It was created in 1618 and might have been made by Maximilian Colt. This tomb belongs to Sir Thomas Grantham. It was originally in another church in Lincoln, called St Martin's Church, which is no longer standing. The church also features beautiful stained glass windows.
Church Organ and Organists
The church has an organ that helps lead the music during services. Many talented people have played the organ here over the years.
Past Organists
- Francis Marshall Ward (from 1857)
- William Thomas Freemantle
- Dennis Townhill (from 1943 to 1947)
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