St Peter's Church, Saltfleetby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Peter's Church, Saltfleetby |
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Tower of St Peter's Church, Saltfleetby, from the west
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| OS grid reference | TF 436 899 |
| Location | Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Website | Friends of Friendless Churches |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Peter |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Grade I |
| Designated | 9 March 1967 |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Groundbreaking | 15th century |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Limestone, greenstone |
St Peter's Church was an old Anglican church in the village of Saltfleetby, Lincolnshire, England. It served as the main church for the local area.
Over time, the ground beneath the church began to sink. Because of this, the main part of the building had to be moved to a new spot in the village. Only the tall tower was left behind at the original location.
This tower is very important. It is officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's a historic building that needs to be protected. Today, a special group called the Friends of Friendless Churches looks after the tower. Many local people call the tower "The Stump."
History of the Tower
The tower of St Peter's Church was built a long time ago, in the 15th century. That's the 1400s! Some parts of its north side were rebuilt much later, in the 20th century.
In 1976, a charity called the Friends of Friendless Churches took over caring for the tower. They have a very long lease, which means they will look after it for many, many years.
What the Tower Looks Like
The older parts of the tower are made from limestone blocks. This is a type of stone that was cut and shaped. When the tower was rebuilt in the 20th century, workers used greenstone mixed with other small stones. They also used some red bricks.
The tower has three main levels, or "stages." It also has strong supports called buttresses at its corners. These supports help the tower stand tall and strong.
At the bottom of the tower, there is a pointed doorway. Above this doorway, there is a decorative stone band called a "string course." The middle level of the tower has a large window with four sections. This window has fancy stone patterns called "tracery." Another string course runs above this window.
The very top level of the tower has openings for bells on three of its sides. On the north side, there is a special stone plaque. It remembers a person named Mark Stubbs, who helped pay for the tower's upkeep. In the southeast corner, there is a small, round tower with stairs inside. This is called a stair turret. It has its own doorway on its north side.
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