Church of St Swithun, Church Street, Long Bennington - South Kesteven

Located on the site of the former priory, a large parish church dating from early C13, with C14, (aisles constructed) C15, and C19 work, restored 1902-3 by Scorer and Gamble Architects, (ceilings in nave and aisles assumed from this date). The church north aisle has suffered from structural movement related to poor rainwater disposal arrangements and ground drainage affecting the bearing strata. A National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant for Places of Worship grant, to address the chancel roof and drainage, was completed in 2019. The church is drying out but a further phase of repairs is required.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

CHURCH OF ST SWITHIN

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1062891

Local Planning Authority:

South Kesteven

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Church

Location

Building Name:

Church of St Swithun

County:

Lincolnshire

District / Borough:

South Kesteven

Parish:

Long Bennington

Parliamentary Constituency:

Grantham and Bourne

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Place of worship

Condition:

Poor

Priority:

D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Place of Worship grade I