TF2258 : Church of St. Michael

taken 3 months ago, near to Coningsby, Lincolnshire, England

Church of St. Michael
Church of St. Michael
St Michael's church, Coningsby

Grade I listed

The church dates from the 13th century onwards, the chancel has been rebuilt twice, in 1741 and 1870.

There is a western tower with arched openings to north and south allowing pedestrians to pass through, a nave with clerestory, north and south aisles, south porch, and chancel with apse.

The tower is of three stages from the 14th century, but the belfry stage is from the 15th century. It is buttressed with embattled parapets. There are six bells.
The church is famous for its one-handed clock, which dates from the 17th century. The dial is 16 feet in diameter and believed to be the largest single-handed clock in Europe.

The nave arcades have five bays with octagonal piers. The north aisle is from the 14th century, with the south aisle being from the 15th century, both have human head label stops. At the east end of the south aisle is a Lady Chapel. The nave has a 14th century king post roof.
The 14th century chancel arch once had a rood loft, and the access doors still remain on the south side.
The south porch dates from the 15th century and has a parvis above.
The chancel, with polygonal apse, was rebuilt in 1870 by T.C. Hine and Son.

The church contains several memorial plaques to members of aircrew from RAF Coningsby killed in flying accidents and WWII.

The two manual organ is originally by Cousans but was rebuilt in the 1970s.

The font is octagonal and from the 14th century. It is believed that the step is an old 12th century capital.


Creative Commons Licence [Some Rights Reserved]   © Copyright Sandy Gerrard and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Village, Rural settlement Flat landscapes Religious sites Primary Subject: Church other tags: Church Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · St Michael's Church [22] ·
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
+
+
1:50,000 Modern Day Landranger(TM) Map © Crown Copyright
TIP: Click the map for more Large scale mapping
Grid Square
TF2258, 87 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Sandy Gerrard   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Monday, 23 September, 2024   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 27 November, 2024
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 2223 5803 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:6.3282N 0:10.5385W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TF 2223 5806
View Direction
SOUTH (about 180 degrees)
Clickable map
+
NW N NE
W Go E
SW S SE
Image Type (about): geograph 
This page has been viewed about 5 times
You are not logged in login | register