Historic churches · East Midlands
St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe
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St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe — church in Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen · 4.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Michael's Church in Buslingthorpe is located at postcode LN3 5AT and is approximately 4.5 km from Market Rasen railway station. Entry to the church is free.
About
St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1835. Built in the English Gothic architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.3523°, -0.3797°.
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Heritage listing
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an isolated position adjacent to a partly moated farm to the east of the A46 road. The church is notable for two mediaeval monuments to members of the Buslingthorpe family.
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Official information
St Michael's Church in Buslingthorpe is a historic church known for its architectural features and community significance. Visitors can explore the church's interior and appreciate its heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
St Michael's Church is a redundant Anglican church in the hamlet of Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II* listed building, and is under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust. It stands in an isolated position adjacent to a partly moated farm to the east of the A46 road. The church is notable for two mediaeval monuments to members of the Buslingthorpe family.
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Background
Architecture
All the fittings date from the 19th century, other than the font; this has a re-used octagonal bowl. The east window contains fragments of 14th-century stained glass. One of the monuments to the Buslingthorpe family dates from the late 14th century. It consists of a tomb chest bearing the effigy of a knight, his feet resting on a lion, and his head on a cushion which is supported by angels. He is dressed in chain mail, a helmet and a surcoat. The tomb chest is decorated by a frieze carved with quatrefoils containing shields. The other monument dates from the early 14th century, and consists of a limestone tombstone with an inscription around its edge. It contains a brass showing a knight in…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3523, -0.3797
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Buslingthorpe
- Postcode
- LN3 5AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Established
- 1835
- Nearest railway station
- Market Rasen — 4.5 km
- Official site
- www.visitchurches.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7594750 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Michael, Buslingthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 428644.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe?
- St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN3 5AT), in the parish of Buslingthorpe.
- What is St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe?
- St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe — church in Buslingthorpe, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LN3 5AT.
- When was St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe built?
- Built or established in 1835.
- Is St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe a listed building?
- St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe free to visit?
- Yes, St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Michael's Church, Buslingthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Market Rasen, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LN3 5AT.