St Andrew's Church, Rippingale
| St Andrew's Church, Rippingale | |
|---|---|
 View of the entrance and tower from the south | |
 St Andrew's Church, Rippingale | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| History | |
| Dedication | Saint Andrew |
| Administration | |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Lincoln |
| Deanery | Deanery of Lafford |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Neil Bullen |
The Church of St Andrew in Rippingale, Lincolnshire, England, is a Grade I–listed Anglican church.[1][2]
History
[edit]The earliest phase of the church dates back to the mid-13th Century (c. 1250).[2][3] By around 1300 and into the 14th century, further construction was undertaken, with a major phase c. 1350.[4][5] A restoration was carried out in 1860.[4]
A church on the site is believed to have existed by the time of the Domesday Survey (1086), though no visible remains of that structure survive.[3]
Architecture
[edit]Exterior
[edit]The building is constructed in coursed limestone rubble with some limestone ashlar, and includes some red brick and rendered elements. It is roofed in lead and has stone-coped gables with cross finials. Its plan comprises a west tower, nave, a full-length broad south aisle, south porch, and chancel.[6] The tower is dated to the mid 15th century and displays typical Perpendicular Gothic features including multi-stage angle buttresses and decorative shield friezes.[4]
Interior
[edit]Inside, the nave and south aisle are separated by an arcade of six pointed arches on compound piers, indicative of the 14th-century work. The church contains a font of mellowed stone from the early 15th century. The churchyard includes a war memorial in limestone, erected after the First World War; by 2006 it had deteriorated and a refurbishment scheme was undertaken.[5]
Listing and heritage status
[edit]St Andrew’s is listed as Grade I (List Entry Number 1260603) on the National Heritage List for England; the listing date is 30 October 1968. The listing summary notes the building phases: "Mid C13, c.1300, c.1350, mid C15, C16, restored 1860".[2][4]
Present day
[edit]The church forms part of the Ringstone-in-Aveland Group of Churches in the Diocese of Lincoln. Services are held in the parish at regular intervals (1st, 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month) and the building is open to visitors from Easter until autumn; at other times the key is available from churchwardens.[3][7] The south aisle floor was once excavated and replaced with redundant headstones in order to create a refreshment and social area.[1]
Notable features
[edit]- The 15th-century tower, visible from the fenland, is a distinctive landmark for the village, captured on the village sign.[5]
- A sundial (replacement installed 2001) in the churchyard, replicating one originally installed in 1793.[5]
- Inside the church is a parish bier thought to date from around 1900, displayed in the church.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "St Andrew". A Church Near You. Church of England. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ a b c Historic England. "Church of St Andrew (1260603)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
- ^ a b c Guide, Lincolnshire Tourism. "St Andrew's Church, Rippingale, Lincolnshire". Lincolnshire Tourism Guide. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d Stuff, Good. "Church of St Andrew, Rippingale, Lincolnshire". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Needle, Rex. "Rippingale St Andrews Church". Aveland Archive.
- ^ "CHURCH OF ST ANDREW, Rippingale - 1260603 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
- ^ Martin, Helen. "Village Amenities and Services". Rippingale Parish Council. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
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