Covenham St Bartholomew Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.4347°N 0.011°W
Map Type:Lincolnshire
Official Name:Covenham St Bartholomew
Static Image:St Bartholomew, Covenham St Bartholomew - geograph.org.uk - 430153.jpg
Static Image Width:240px
Static Image Caption:Church of St Bartholomew, Covenham St Bartholomew
Population:192
Population Ref:(2011)[1]
Shire District:East Lindsey
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Louth and Horncastle
Post Town:Louth
Postcode District:LN11
Postcode Area:LN
Os Grid Reference:TF336949
London Distance Mi:130
London Direction:S

Covenham St Bartholomew is a village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5miles north from Louth. The southern part of the village adjoins Covenham St Mary; both villages are ecclesiastical parishes and part of the civil parish of Covenham.

The prime meridian passes to the west of Covenham St Bartholomew.

The Grade II listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Bartholomew. The church is mainly in Decorated style, and formerly cruciform in plan before losing its north transept. It has a low central bell-tower. On the floor of the church is a monumental brass with an effigy of Sir John Skypwyth, 1415.[2] St Bartholomew's was repaired and re-seated in 1863[3] The manor of Covenham was an endowment to Covenham Priory, which itself was given by William I to the abbey of St Carileph at Le Mans. In 1303 the priory became unprofitable and was sold to Kirkstead Abbey.[2]

In the 19th century Covenham held Wesleyan, Primitive and Free Methodist chapels.[3]

Other Grade II listed buildings within the village are Haith's Farm House and Mill House.

To the north-east of the village is a large reservoir with public access.

Covenham St Mary

The Covenham St Mary Grade II* listed parish church is dedicated to St Mary. It is entirely of Decorated style, but was considerably restored in 1901.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parish population 2011. 21 August 2015.
  2. Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire pp. 106, 107; Methuen & Co. Ltd
  3. Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire with the port of Hull 1885, p. 368