Church of St Mary, Church Lane, Stow - West Lindsey

A parish church of lofty proportions which includes the transepts and crossing of an early collegiate church, dating from C11. The nave and chancel are C12. There was a major restoration by JL Pearson in 1850-67 when the chancel vaulting was reconstructed. Several re-roofing projects have recently been completed. The church is damp having suffered water ingress through defective roof coverings and underground drainage for many years.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST MARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1146624

Local Planning Authority:

West Lindsey

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Mary

Street Name:

Church Lane

County:

Lincolnshire

District / Borough:

West Lindsey

Parish:

Stow

Parliamentary Constituency:

Gainsborough

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I, SM