St Martin's Church, Lyndon Explained
St Martin's Church is a church in Lyndon, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.
History
Most of the church is 13th and 14th century.[1] [2] [3] The tower dates to the 14th century, but the upper section was rebuilt the next century.[2] Outside the porch door is a scratch dial.[2] The south door dates to the 13th century.[4]
On the ledge of the west window of the south aisle is an old cross head of an unknown date and purpose.[4] It is thought to be what is left of a cross at the village crossroads or to have been part of a cross above the chancel arch.[4] [2]
The font was found in the churchyard in 1865[1] [3] and is 12th century.[3] It has a square bowl carved with scrollwork and animals.[1] [4]
Rectors
References
52.63°N -0.6609°W
Notes and References
- Web site: Lyndon Church | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal. 4 March 2015. www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 15 July 2021. 26 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210126220940/https://www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk/lyndon-st-martin/. live.
- Web site: Rutland Water Benefice | Church architecture and history. www.rutlandwaterbenefice.info. 15 July 2021. 30 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180830112533/http://rutlandwaterbenefice.info/parishes/lyndon/church-architecture-and-history/. live.
- Web site: St Martin's Church, Lyndon, Church Road, Lyndon, Rutland (2021). www.localprayers.com. 15 July 2021. 15 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210715162035/https://www.localprayers.com/XX/Unknown/232148593482176/St-Martin%27s-Church,-Lyndon. live.
- Web site: Lyndon, St Martin's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information. 15 July 2021. 9 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210709185358/https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=4513. live.
