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St Michael

Standing forlorn, with only a farm for company, St Michaels is a precious little building.

Martin, Lincolnshire

Opening times

Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Address

Church Lane
Martin
Lincolnshire
LN9 5JZ

View map

53.1837847, -0.1446126

Although restored in 1877 and built of a patchwork of greenstone and brick, the church is essentially Norman.  

You enter the church through a striking Norman doorway, its capitals carved with grotesques. Inside is a spectacular chancel arch, dating from around 1200 and a wonderful example of the transition between Norman and Early English. This narrow opening admits to a dark chancel, sheltering a stone altar with medieval, mensa.

On the east wall of the chancel is a bracket formed from a waterleaf capital.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Car park at church

  • Church of England

Contact information

01507 523521

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Other nearby churches

St Margaret

Roughton, Lincolnshire

Dedicated to St Margaret, this grade II* listed church has been constructed of greenstone, limestone and red brick to create a wonderful patchwork effect that catches the light beautifully in the setting sun.

St Wilfrid

Thornton, Lincolnshire

This pretty greenstone parish church is dedicated to St Wilfrid and is a Grade II listed building dating from the 15th century and restored in 1890 by Ewan Christian.

St Margaret

Langton by Old Woodhall, Lincolnshire

St Margaret's at Langton was much restored also in 1890 though a little medieval stonework remains in the north aisle, visible from outside if you cannot get in.