St Clement's Church, Sutton-on-Sea explained

St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea
Fullname:Church of St. Clement, Sutton on Sea
Coordinates:53.3032°N 0.2811°W
Location:Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire
Country:England
Denomination:Church of England
Membership:Church of England
Attendance:15-20
Former Name:Sutton le Marsh & Sutton in Marisco[1]
Dedication:Clement of Rome
Dedicated Date:1819
Consecrated Date:1819
People:Mr. Martin Collins
Status:Parish church
Embed:yes
Designation1:Listed Building
Designation1 Date:31 May 1966
Style:Medieval architecture
Materials:Random mixed rubble, red brick and slate roof
Parish:Mablethorpe and Sutton
Archdeaconry:Stow and Lindsey
Diocese:Lincoln
Province:Canterbury

St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea is a Church of England parish church in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, England. Built in the early 19th century, it was renovated with additions in 1860, and in 1907. In 1966 the church was designated a grade II listed building. The church is also locally known as the church with the "wonky tower".[1]

History

The church was originally built in 1819 and was dedicated to Clement of Rome. It saw additions and extensions between 1860 and 1907. It is located between Church Lane and Huttoft Road. It sits to the south of Sutton on Sea town centre.[2]

Present day

The church is still used for regular worship and community events. In 2007, during a national survey about coastal erosion. It was reported that the church had an stone with a decorative pinnacle located on the western door porch. It is believed to be from the medieval period.[3] The church is a Grade II listed building and was listed in 1966.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mablethorpe & Sutton Parishes - St. Clement's Sutton . lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk . 23 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Sutton on Sea St Clement . 2024-01-23 . National Churches Trust . en.
  3. Web site: MLI92913 - Church of St Clement, Sutton on Sea . heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk . 23 January 2024 . en-gb.