St. James Church

In 2015 researchers discovered two pieces of a stone pre-Conquest standing cross, dating to c.950, in the Rectory garden. In form the cross is of the 'ring' or 'wheel head' type, the central design being of Christ crucified. This type is more commonly seen today in Ireland. The cross suggests that Louth was a significant site in the tenth century, as the bishop of Lindsey promoted a market to reassert his authority after the disruptions of the Viking incursions. The Louth Cross is on display within the church. The church is mainly 15th century and is the third building on the site, replacing 11th- and 13th-century buildings. The chancel and nave were re-built between 1430 and 1440.…

St James is nominated a "Cascade Church" within the Lincolnshire Church Tourism Network, an ecumenical scheme which promotes visits to and understanding of Lincolnshire's many churches. Like other Cascade churches it is stewarded on weekdays and there are guides available until 16:00. The western end of the church now has a tea shop, book shop and toilets, as well as information leading to other churches in the East Lindsey area.