St. Mary le Wigford’s Church, Lincoln

St. Mary le Wigford is a medieval stone church standing in central Lincoln with a distinctive west tower dominating its exterior. The building contains a nave with side aisles and a chancel, with interior elements dating from different historical periods.

The church was built during the medieval period and its west tower includes a Roman tombstone repurposed as a dedication stone in the 11th century. This inscription in Latin and Anglo-Saxon text links the building to Lincoln's Roman heritage.

The church serves as Lincoln's Civic Church where regular services and community events take place throughout the year. Visitors can observe how the space remains central to the town's spiritual and social life today.

The church is located near Lincoln's railway station and welcomes visitors during its opening hours. Inside, you can explore four 17th-century bells and see the various architectural features throughout the building.

The building preserves pieces from other demolished Lincoln churches, including an alabaster tomb from 1618 that once stood in the former St Martin's Church. These salvaged elements create a kind of archive of the town's lost religious structures.