40908
The Grade I Listed Church of St Martin in Blyton a village in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
Sections of the aisle date from the Early Old English era and lower parts of the Perpendicular tower are Norman. The north wall of the chancel bears brass plate commemorating two children of Sir John Wray who died in 1613 and 1615. Wray was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1648 and supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War.
The church was heavily restored in 1866. The chancel was rebuilt in 1877 by Richard, 9th Earl of Scarborough but retains a window from the 13th century. The nave, aisles and roof were restored in 1880-81. The tower was repaired by Sir H. B. Bacon Bart in 1891-2 and 2 bells added to the original set.
Information Sources:
slha.org.uk/photogallery/?thislocation=Blyton
www.explorechurches.org/church/st-martin-blyton
britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101064159-church-of-st-marti...
www.lincstothepast.com/St-Martin-s-Church--Blyton/231639....
40908
The Grade I Listed Church of St Martin in Blyton a village in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire.
Sections of the aisle date from the Early Old English era and lower parts of the Perpendicular tower are Norman. The north wall of the chancel bears brass plate commemorating two children of Sir John Wray who died in 1613 and 1615. Wray was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1614 and 1648 and supported the Parliamentary cause in the English Civil War.
The church was heavily restored in 1866. The chancel was rebuilt in 1877 by Richard, 9th Earl of Scarborough but retains a window from the 13th century. The nave, aisles and roof were restored in 1880-81. The tower was repaired by Sir H. B. Bacon Bart in 1891-2 and 2 bells added to the original set.
Information Sources:
slha.org.uk/photogallery/?thislocation=Blyton
www.explorechurches.org/church/st-martin-blyton
britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101064159-church-of-st-marti...
www.lincstothepast.com/St-Martin-s-Church--Blyton/231639....