St James' Chapel, Lindsey

St James' Chapel in Lindsey is a small medieval chapel built from stone and flint with original lancet windows in its south wall. The building measures approximately 9 meters in length and 5 meters in width and was constructed partly using stones from an earlier religious structure.

The chapel was founded around 1250 and initially served Lindsey Castle as a place of prayer. After 1545, when King Henry VIII granted it to Thomas Turner, it was converted into a barn.

This place served as a gathering point where local people came together for prayer and spiritual moments throughout the medieval period. The stone and flint walls represent the importance of such a sacred space in the life of the surrounding community.

The building currently requires extensive repairs due to storm damage to its roof, which means the interior is not accessible for safety reasons. Visitors should keep this in mind and view the exterior of the structure from outside.

In the 13th century, Nesta de Cockfield, mistress of Lindsey Castle, established a special tax on Cockfield to keep the chapel constantly lit. This unusual arrangement reveals how important illumination of this sacred space was to the community at that time.

Location: Lindsey

Inception: 1250

Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindsey-st-jamess-chapel

GPS coordinates: 52.06250,0.88391

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40