Church Of St Peter And Churchyard Crosses |
| Hob Uid: 348226 | |
Location :
Lincolnshire
South Kesteven
Counthorpe and Creeton
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| Grid Ref : TF0145819878 |
| Summary : Late 12th-late 13th century, 15th century, 1830 chancel shortened, 1853 rebuilding of nave. Coursed limestone rubble, ashlar dressings, Collyweston slate roof. Western tower, nave, south chapel, chancel. The cross shaft in the churchyard is late 10th century and the grave cover in the churchyard is mid-10th-early 11th century. There are 5 fragments of cross shaft incorporated in the church, and seven fragments of grave cover, all of mid 10th-early 11th century date. |
More information : TF 01451987 St Peter's Church (NAT). (1)
St Peter's Church, Creeton, is chiefly late Decorated. In the churchyard are two fine examples of Saxon crosses. One, which stands near the church door, has late Saxon ornamentation on the back and two sides, and Norman work, clearly a palimpsest, on the face. The other, 4 ft 2 ins high, of purely Saxon character, is set up at the head of a modern grave. There is a third stone in the wall by the south doorway. (2-5)
The church is in normal use. The cross by the rectory gate TF 01431988 measures overall 0.35m x 0.2m with a height of 1.3m and is earthfast. The cross by the church south door, at TF 01451988, measures overall 0.4m x 0.4m with a length of 1.6m. It lies on its side in the path.
The third stone in the church wall was not identified and the vicar has no knowledge of its existence. (6)
The cross shaft and grave cover in the churchyard are as described, (the grave cover is the `cross' 10m south-west of the south-west quoin). The cross shaft is late C10 and the grave cover is mid-C10-early C11. There are 5 fragments of cross shaft incorporated in the church, and seven fragments of grave cover, all of mid c10-early C11 date. (7) |