Nominal: 777 Hz Weight: 1064 lbs Diameter: 38.5" Bell 1 of 9
Founded by Walker & Co 1762
Dove Bell ID: 6482 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Stow: St Mary
Diocese of Lincoln
Major Parish Church, 621312
http://www.stowminster.co.ukThis church is on the Heritage at Risk Register (verified 2025-11-06)
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Overview
Grid reference: SK 881 820
Stow Minster is one of the oldest historic parish churches of Lincolnshire, the site of Christian worship since at least the early 11th century. The Grade 1 listed church building is almost 1000 years old in parts, and is one of the major examples of Romanesque architecture in the country, with more Anglo-Saxon and Norman masonry than any other Lincolnshire church. It was considered the ‘finest Norman church in Lincolnshire’ by the poet and antiquarian Sir John Betjeman. The church was restored by the famous Victorian architect John Loughborough Pearson, who built the impressive vaulted nave ceiling. It is located in a small village 15 miles north of Lincoln, and visitors are often surprised by the grandeur of this large church in the middle of open countryside. This is explained by its former status as a Minster, or regional mother church for this part of the diocese. The church is open every day and there is a pub which serves food in the village. A visit can be combined with other historic churches in the area, including Coates St Edith, a beautiful little Medieval church with a sublime interior.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 725 m²
Building Materials
Limestone
11th onwards
LIMESTONE
Limestone
11th onwards
OOIDAL
Interior
Bells
Nominal: 1552 Hz Weight: 392 lbs Diameter: 24.25" Bell 2 of 9
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1998
Dove Bell ID: 41116 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1468 Hz Weight: 420 lbs Diameter: 25" Bell 3 of 9
Founded by John Taylor Bellfounders Ltd 1998
Dove Bell ID: 41117 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1312 Hz Weight: 503 lbs Diameter: 27" Bell 4 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1888
Dove Bell ID: 41118 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1170 Hz Weight: 595 lbs Diameter: 30" Bell 5 of 9
Founded by Henry II Harrison 1770
Dove Bell ID: 41119 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1037 Hz Weight: 642 lbs Diameter: 30.75" Bell 6 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1888
Dove Bell ID: 41120 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 977 Hz Weight: 694 lbs Diameter: 31.75" Bell 7 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1888
Dove Bell ID: 41121 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 872 Hz Weight: 782 lbs Diameter: 34.75" Bell 8 of 9
Founded by Henry I Oldfield
Dove Bell ID: 41122 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1306 Hz Weight: 330 lbs Diameter: 24.5" Bell 9 of 9
Founded by John Taylor & Co 1932
Dove Bell ID: 41123 Tower ID: 10399 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: SK 881 820
Burial and War Grave Information
The church/building is consecrated.
The churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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