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TF0919 : The Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul: Carved Figure

taken 8 years ago, near to Bourne, Lincolnshire, England

The Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul: Carved Figure
The Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul: Carved Figure
This is a finial on the rail that separates the Choir from the Congregation.

So, here is the odd thing. The Abbey is dedicated to Ss Peter and Paul. Who is this "St Lucus" bloke? I did wonder if it was the apostle St Luke, but the latin form of his name is Lucas. but there is a winged ox in the lozenge above his head, and he is holding a scroll, suggesting a gospel writer. I suspect this is supposed to be St. Luke, just as the companion on the other side is probably St Mark(TF0919 : The Abbey Church of Saints Peter and Paul: Carved Figure)
Abbey church of Ss Peter & Paul, Bourne

Grade I listed.

The Abbey was founded in 1138 by Baldwin FitzGilbert but a church may have existed prior to this. The Domesday book lists a church present in Bourne.
The Abbey became one of five houses attached to the Arrouausian division of the Augustinian order. The Abbey was never rich or important, and the monastic buildings, possibly with a cloister, lay to the north side of the present church.

The church consists of nave, north and south aisles, a south west tower, south porch, and chancel.
Around 1200, two towers were planned for the west end, but only the south one was completed.
The four-bay nave arcading dates from Norman times, and the aisles were widened in the 15th century. Several other alterations occurred over the years.
There was originally a pulpitum between the nave and chancel which has now gone.

The octagonal font dates from the 15th century, as does the south porch.
The Abbey was dissolved in 1536, but the church continued to be used.
The nave has a fine three-tier brass chandelier of 1742.

In 1892 a new roof was erected and the chancel was repaired.
In 1934 it was found the tower was in danger of collapse, and extensive work was needed.

The organ was originally situated at the west end on a Gallery, this was removed in 1869, and a new organ installed by Grey and Davidson. In 1976 the organ was rebuilt by Bishop and Sons.


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TF0919, 599 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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Bob Harvey   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 11 February, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 13 February, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 0970 1998 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:45.9773N 0:22.5345W
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OSGB36: geotagged! TF 0970 1998
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