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St Benedict

The current church was built by ED Rainey of Spilsby in 1838 and replaced an earlier church which had become derelict.

Candlesby, Lincolnshire

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Open by arrangement.

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Church Street
Candlesby
Lincolnshire
PE23 5RY

Standing in pretty a churchyard, the church looks rather unassuming. But the chancel east window has fine early 20th century stained glass which commemorates Margaret Massingberd of nearby Gunby Hall who died in 1906. Many connections to Gunby Hall and its chapel can be found within St Benedict’s.

  • Wildlife haven

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Fascinating churchyard

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Train station within 250m

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Dog friendly

  • Church of England

Contact information

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Eglwys Crist

Yr Orsedd, Clwyd

Adeiladwyd yr eglwys gyntaf ar y safle hwn yn 1841, ond fe’i difrodwyd yn ddifrifol gan dân. Yn ôl yr hanes, ym mis Mai 1891, cynhaliodd y Ficer ‘briodas yn yr adfeilion’.