St Peter's Church, Threekingham facts for kids
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St.Peter's Church, Threekingham
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| Location | Threekingham, Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church |
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| Materials | Stone |
St Peter's Church is a historic church located in Threekingham, a village in Lincolnshire, England. It is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula, which means "St Peter in chains." This church is very old and important. It was given a special status as a Grade I listed building on February 1, 1967. This means it is considered a building of exceptional historical and architectural interest.
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History of St Peter's Church
Early Beginnings
A very old Saxon church once stood on this site. This earlier church was even mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book was a huge survey of England ordered by William the Conqueror. It helped him understand who owned what land and how much it was worth.
Norman Rebuilding
The Normans, who came to England after 1066, began rebuilding the church in 1170. This new construction replaced the older Saxon building. Many parts of the church you see today date back to this time.
Medieval Additions
Later, around 1310, more parts of the church were added or changed. The main door and the porch are examples of work from this period. A special sundial can be seen on a small tower next to the porch. It says "1688 Gifte of Edmond Hutchinson, Gentleman," showing it was a gift from a person named Edmond Hutchinson in 1688.
Ancient Tombs
Inside the church, there are three tombs from the 14th century. These tombs are very old and tell us about people who lived long ago. One of them has a Latin inscription. It says "Hic intumulatur Johannes quondam dominus de Trikingham." This translates to "Here is buried John, former lord of Threekingham." This shows that important people from the area were buried here.
Spire Restoration
The church's spire, which is the tall, pointed part of the tower, was repaired and restored in 1872. This work helped to keep the church in good condition for future generations.
References
- The information about St Peter's Church comes from historical records and surveys.
