St Guthlac's Church, Market Deeping

St Guthlac's Church is a 15th-century Anglican church in Market Deeping featuring a prominent stone bell tower. The building incorporates architectural elements from different periods and displays limestone sundials on both the north and south faces of the tower.

The church contains architectural elements from multiple periods, including Norman arches from the 12th century and Early English arches from the 13th century. These layered building phases show how the structure evolved gradually over centuries.

The stained glass windows in the chancel show twelve roundels depicting scenes from the life of Saint Guthlac, the hermit-saint after whom the church is named. These scenes tell the story of a local holy figure whose legacy is still remembered through this visual narrative.

The church is accessible year-round during regular Anglican services, and it maintains a website with information about community activities and events. Visitors should expect limited opening hours and check the website before planning a visit.

The tower displays two 18th-century sundial inscriptions reading 'The day is thine' and 'The Night cometh' on its limestone surfaces. These poetic verses remind viewers daily of the passage of time and the cycle of light and darkness.

Location: Market Deeping

Inception: 15 century

Website: http://stguthlacs.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.67860,-0.32000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23