Lynwode Wood

Cut bench mark on a building at Wood Side Farm. See Link for a wider view and Link for details of the mark.

There is a cut bench mark on the near angle of this building at Wood Side Farm. See Link for a closer view and Link for details of the mark.

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See: Link Probably the remains of the larger of two manors, recorded in the Domesday Book, and held by Alfred of Lincoln... there was a sharp decline [in population] on the 17th century... In 1607 the manor house was 'decayed'... The earthworks used to be scheduled, but have been ploughed out, and so are no longer scheduled." See also TF1185 : Moated site, Linwood: aerial 2019 (1)], TF1185 : Moated site to the south of Linwood: aerial 2019 (2) and TF1185 : Moated site to the south of Linwood: aerial 2019 (3).

See: Link "Probably the remains of the larger of two manors, recorded in the Domesday Book, and held by Alfred of Lincoln... there was a sharp decline [in population] on the 17th century... In 1607 the manor house was 'decayed'... The earthworks used to be scheduled, but have been ploughed out, and so are no longer scheduled." See also TF1185 : Moated site, Linwood: aerial 2019 (1)], TF1185 : Linwood Moats: aerial 2023 (1), TF1185 : Moated site to the south of Linwood: aerial 2019 (2) and TF1185 : Moated site to the south of Linwood: aerial 2019 (3).

From the south east.

Grade I listed This is the only church in England remaining which is dedicated to Saint Cornelius. A church was mentioned in the Domesday book, and this church dates from the late 12th century onwards, and consists of a western tower, nave with aisles, chancel, south chapel, and a south porch. At the west end of the south aisle is a small round headed Norman window. The 14th century tower was built from a legacy of the older John Lyndewode, and still contains two mediaeval bells. There is an octagonal spire with lucarnes, which was probably built slightly later than the tower. The nave has 14th century three bay arcades with octagonal piers and is there is a one-bay south chapel. The nave was restored and the chancel arch rebuilt in 1868. The clerestory has three pairs of 13th century windows. The chancel has a 19th-century reredos above which are two commandment boards. All the fittings are 19th century, and the font is a recut of the original late 13th century one. The chancel was rebuilt in 1854. At the west end of the north aisle are two brasses, one to John and Alice Lyndewode d. 1419, with their four sons and three daughters, the other to one of their sons John Lyndwode, d. 1421. Between the two brasses is a grave slab possibly of William Delamaund, d. 1396, but it is barely legible. There is a 15th century stained-glass window in the south chancel and some fragments in the south chapel. There is also a small window containing a depiction of a child at the west end of the south aisle by Gibbs and Howard. Pevsner calls this "terrible". Personally, I disagree.

John Lyndewode the Younger was son of John & Alice Lyndewode, and a woolman. He asked to be buried alongside his father's grave in Linwood church. In his will he left generous bequests benefiting churches of the area and the needy of his village. He probably had the tower of the church built. He died in 1421. He is depicted standing on a woolsack, bearing his maker's mark. The text states: "Thou who perceivest this slab, remember John Lyndewode! Striking him down, Death carried the gentleman away out of this world in the year One thousand four times a hundred twice ten and one, in the month of July, On the feast-day of St.Praxedi (July 21st) – when he broke down under the sword of Death. Thus is the son’s tomb companion to his father’s. Thereby, as it were in the mirror of Death, he is called up to thy mind. So, thou who passest through here, whether thou beest an old man, of middle age, or a boy, Pour forth prayers pure: thus is given us hope of redemption." (Translation from Reinhard Lamp)

John Lyndewode was a rich wool merchant, and is depicted here with his wife Alice under a double canopy. John is standing on a woolsack, and Alice is wearing a widows wimple. Beneath them are seven small figures, four male and three female. The heads of the children are quite worn. At the bottom of the brass is an inscription in Latin, with words separated by roses and vine leaves. The inscription translates as: "I beg you, who are contemplating this unostentatious stone, pause awhile, And say with loving prayers that safe be with Thee, Christ, In their rest, and unharrowed, the souls of John Lyndewode, a man without a blemish, and of Alice, the sharer of his destiny, his wife of many years´ standing. In the year one thousand four-hundred nine and ten (1419), In the month of January – on Saint Julian’s day – death carried the man out of the light. For forty-three years did these two, in the kindness of their hearts, Live together, and unto them had been born offspring seven. To those so many, who, at your feet, in the dust of the ground, enjoy themselves, To the worms – there! – they are now a meal. Thus goes the glory of the world." Information - Reinhard Lamp: FLORILEGIUM, The Two Lyndewode-Brasses

A typical Victorian Crucifixion flanked by The Resurrection and The ascension.

A rather faded and dirty window in the chancel, featuring Saints Peter and Paul. Maker and date unknown.

A two manual organ with Pedal, rebuilt by Walker & Taylor in 1924. Originally late 18th century and single manual, probably installed second hand in 1869. 7 stops.

St David, St George and St Andrew. A segment of glass is missing from St George's shield. In memory of Lewis Gordon.