St Martin's Church, Lyndon

St Martin's Church, Lyndon
Denomination	Church of England
History
Dedication	Martin of Tours
Administration
Diocese	Peterborough
Parish	Lyndon, Rutland

St Martin's Church is a church in Lyndon, Rutland. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1]

History

Most of the church is 13th and 14th century.[2][3][4] The tower dates to the 14th century, but the upper section was rebuilt the next century.[3] Outside the porch door is a scratch dial.[3] The south door dates to the 13th century.[5]

On the ledge of the west window of the south aisle is an old cross head of an unknown date and purpose.[5] 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.[5][3]

The font was found in the churchyard in 1865[2][4] and is 12th century.[1][4] It has a square bowl[1] carved with scrollwork and animals.[2][5]

Rectors

• Thomas Hutchinson
• Thomas Kerchever Arnold
• Lionel Cox

References

1. Historic England. "Church of St Martin (Grade II*) (1177703)". National Heritage List for England.
2. "Lyndon Church | Leicestershire & Rutland Church Journal". www.leicestershirechurches.co.uk. 4 March 2015. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
3. "Rutland Water Benefice | Church architecture and history". www.rutlandwaterbenefice.info. Archived from the original on 30 August 2018. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
4. "St Martin's Church, Lyndon, Church Road, Lyndon, Rutland (2021)". www.localprayers.com. Archived from the original on 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
5. "Lyndon, St Martin's Church - History, Travel, and accommodation information". Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.

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