Skidbrooke: St Botolph
Diocese of Lincoln
CCT Church, 621683
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Overview
Grid reference: TF 439 932
Poignant in its isolation, with a few trees as its sole companions, the external appearance of the church is now almost wholly Perpendicular. The tower is rather broad and squat, of two stages defined by a string-course, and has a battlemented parapet; the bell-openings are tall, with pairs of graceful trefoil-headed open lights and traceried heads, and beneath them are smaller-scaled openings of similar character (that on the east cut into by the present height of the nave roof).
Visiting and facilities
Building is closed for worship
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Ground plan:
Chancel, nave with north and south aisles, west tower and south porch.
Description of Archaeology and History
Some part of the fabric survives of the 12th century church, the external appearance is largely Perpendicular and there are also some survivals from the Early English and Decorated periods.
Exterior Description
Poignant in its isolation, with a few trees as its sole companions, the external appearance of the church is now almost wholly Perpendicular. The tower is rather broad and squat, of two stages defined by a string-course, and has a battlemented parapet; the bell-openings are tall, with pairs of graceful trefoil-headed open lights and traceried heads, and beneath them are smaller-scaled openings of similar character (that on the east cut into by the present height of the nave roof). The clerestorey and three south aisle windows are all Perpendicular and of three lights, the former having triangular hood-moulds. The chancel east window is also Perpendicular, of five lights, with a rather crude transom across the panel tracery at the top.
Interior
Interior Description
The south doorway of the nave is Early English, the hood-mould with dog-tooth ornament, and the four-bay nave arcades are also of the same period — the piers on the north side have very plainly moulded capitals and those on the south have stiff-leaf capitals and were later heightened by the insertion of 14th century plinths. The chancel arch, with roll mouldings, is Early English. The architectural history of the chancel, which is considerably narrower than the nave, is not entirely clear but sufficient traces survive to suggest that it formerly had north and south chapels.
Fixtures and fittings
Pulpit
1628
Churchyard
Grid reference: TF 439 932
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether 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.
National Heritage record for England designations
There are no records of National Heritage assets within the curtilage of this site.
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
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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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