St Mary's Church, Horncastle

St Mary's Church displays Early English architecture with a nave arcade, lancet windows, and Victorian restoration elements throughout its stone structure.

Construction of the current church began around 1250, replacing an earlier Roman church and Saxon Minster that previously occupied the site.

The south chapel contains 13 scythe blades that local stories connect to the 1643 Battle of Winceby or the Lincolnshire Rising of 1536.

The church serves both Anglican and Roman Catholic congregations, with Catholic Mass held on Saturday evenings and regular Anglican services throughout the week.

The east end floor level was elevated during the 19th century to incorporate a central heating system beneath the church structure.

Location: Horncastle

Website: http://stmaryshorncastle.org.uk/%20St%20Mary’s%20Church%20Horncastle

GPS coordinates: 53.20820,-0.11700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:06