2012

SK8832 : Organ in Ss Mary & Peter church, Harlaxton

taken 12 years ago, near to Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England

Organ in Ss Mary & Peter church, Harlaxton
Organ in Ss Mary & Peter church, Harlaxton
This 1991 organ built by Groves replaced earlier organs, an 1856 Barrel organ by Forster and Andrews, and a 1948 model from Hill Norman and Beard.
The current organ has 2 manuals and pedals and was originally in the residence of Richard Shireby of Rotherham.
Ss Mary & Peter church, Harlaxton

In 1174 the manor in Harlaxton was held by William de Mortuo Mari (Mortimer). As the first Rector, Alanus, dates from 1185, it can be assumed that Mortimer built the Church between 1174 and 1185. Other families to hold the Manor during these 800 years include the names of Swynford, Ricard, Bluett, de Ligne, Gregory, Sherwin-Gregory and Pearson-Gregory.
The church was originally dedicated to St Andrew, but early in the 16th century it was changed to its present dedication. There have been numerous changes in the building over the past either centuries.
The different parts of the present building were probably erected in the following order:- North Arcade, South Arcade of the nave and parts of the south aisle (and a porch) were added between 1175 and 1225. The three lower stages of the tower about 1325, South arcade of the chancel and the two south chapels between 1325 and 1350, The fourth stage of the tower and the clerestory about 1380, North Arcade of the chancel and the north chapel and the later north aisle (replacing the earlier narrower one) between 1420 and 1450. A new porch was built in 1858 and the church was restored in 1890-91.
The north arcade was built when the Norman style of architecture was passing. It has pointed arches but round pillars of the Norman style. The south arcade is Early English with pointed arches but with octagonal pillars. Above the six pointed arches on either side are angels, some praying and some holding up shields as they support the roof.
The font is over 600 years old and has unique carvings on its sides. Originally it stood in the Trinity Chapel and then in the south arcade. The stone stairway in the south aisle led up to the rood loft and dates from about 1500 AD.
On the lower floor at the entrance to the Trinity Chapel are the imprints of brasses to William Strood and his wife Agnes, who are buried in the Trinity Chapel and who later founded the Chantry Chapel.
Under an ornamental gothic arch on the north wall behind the organ, are the full length figures in alabaster with animals at their feet. No date or inscription is given and the male figure could be John Bluett who was a Lord of the Manor of the 15th century, a Ricard from Herefordshire, or a Sir William Rickhill from Kent
The black marble tomb dated 1656 is that of Sir Daniel de Ligne, who bought the Manor after escaping from religious persecution in Flanders. He was knighted in 1619 and was High Sheriff of Lincolnshire in 1631.
During the 19th century a number of attempts were made to restore the church. The old oak roof was replaced in 1858, and the present pulpit erected in 1869. Finally the old wooden floor, which was much decayed, and the pews, were removed in 1890/1. With the exception of the two chapels, the floor of the entire building was laid with concrete and the nave sections paved with wood blocks.

Info taken from church guide book.


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J.Hannan-Briggs   (more nearby)
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Julian P Guffogg   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 25 March, 2012   (more nearby)
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Saturday, 31 March, 2012
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 8826 3264 [10m precision]
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OSGB36: geotagged! SK 8826 3264
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