St Martin's Church, church in Waithe, Lincolnshire, UK
St Martin's Church is a small church building in Waithe with roots in Anglo-Saxon style and visible features from different periods, particularly the eleventh century and Victorian times. The structure combines a sturdy stone tower with narrow lancet windows, while the interior features patterned Minton floor tiles, colorful stained glass windows, and a marble plaque documenting the 1861 restoration.
The church was partly founded in the tenth century, with additional building phases in the eleventh and thirteenth centuries, showing its development in the early Middle Ages. The 1861 restoration by architect James Fowler proved pivotal, rescuing the deteriorated building and adding Victorian elements still visible today.
The church is named after Saint Martin, a figure remembered for kindness in English tradition. The site continues to serve the local community as a quiet gathering place and memorial space, where visitors can trace the village's long history through the graves in the churchyard.
Access is via country roads, about five kilometers south of Grimsby, and is reachable by car or taxi. The church is open Monday to Saturday from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon, but offers no dedicated facilities like restrooms or heating, so plan your visit accordingly.
A stone cross from the fourteenth century in the churchyard was restored in the nineteenth century and stands protected as part of local heritage. This ancient burial ground monument shows how long people have used this location for prayer and community gatherings.
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