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St Cuthberts church, Brattleby
Grade II*listed.
Brattleby is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, when it was known as "Brotulbi".
The church originally dates from the late 11th century, but was restored and rebuilt in 1858 by James Fowler.
There is a west tower, with short pyramidal spire, nave with north aisle, chancel, and chapel.
The tower dates from the 11th century, but was refurbished in the 14th century and restored in the 19th century.
There are three bells, two date from 1450.
The nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1858, although 12th century north arcade bays remain.
The north-east arch to the chapel is from the 14th century, there is also a piscina in the north chancel wall of that date.
The altar has a marble reredos with kneeling Angels, in memory of the two sons of S. W. Wright of Brattleby Hall.
The church was restored in 2013 at a cost of £130,000, funded by English Heritage.
There is an Anglo-Saxon shaft of a cross in the churchyard.
Brattleby is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, when it was known as "Brotulbi".
The church originally dates from the late 11th century, but was restored and rebuilt in 1858 by James Fowler.
There is a west tower, with short pyramidal spire, nave with north aisle, chancel, and chapel.
The tower dates from the 11th century, but was refurbished in the 14th century and restored in the 19th century.
There are three bells, two date from 1450.
The nave and chancel were rebuilt in 1858, although 12th century north arcade bays remain.
The north-east arch to the chapel is from the 14th century, there is also a piscina in the north chancel wall of that date.
The altar has a marble reredos with kneeling Angels, in memory of the two sons of S. W. Wright of Brattleby Hall.
The church was restored in 2013 at a cost of £130,000, funded by English Heritage.
There is an Anglo-Saxon shaft of a cross in the churchyard.
Created: Thu, 14 May 2015, Updated: Thu, 14 May 2015
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