Keisby

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Keisby

Sewage works outfall into the East Glen River Work was being undertaken at the sewage works, which might explain the high flow from the outfall — Sewage works outfall into the East Glen River Credit: Tim Heaton

Keisby is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 10 miles south of the town of Grantham, it falls within the South Kesteven district. The village is nestled among picturesque rolling hills and is surrounded by scenic countryside, making it an ideal location for those seeking a peaceful rural retreat.

Despite its small size, Keisby boasts a rich history that dates back centuries. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, highlighting its long-standing presence in the region. Throughout the years, Keisby has maintained much of its traditional charm, with several historic buildings still standing, including the Grade II listed Keisby Wesleyan Reform Chapel and St. John the Baptist Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Keisby is primarily an agricultural community, with farming playing a vital role in the local economy. The village is surrounded by fertile farmland, where crops such as wheat, barley, and oilseed rape are grown. Livestock farming, including sheep and cattle rearing, is also prevalent in the area.

While Keisby may be a tranquil village, it benefits from its close proximity to larger towns and cities. The nearby town of Grantham offers a range of amenities and services, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and leisure facilities, ensuring residents have access to all their daily needs.

Overall, Keisby is a charming village with a rich history, stunning natural surroundings, and a strong sense of community, making it an idyllic place for those seeking a peaceful and rural lifestyle.

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Keisby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.847476/-0.465645 or Grid Reference TF0328. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sewage works outfall into the East Glen River

Work was being undertaken at the sewage works, which might explain the high flow from the outfall

Tim Heaton

Ingoldsby Road leaving Lenton

Tim Heaton

Church of St Peter, Lenton

Listed Grade I, from the 13th century Link

Tim Heaton

End of Bridleway

The bridleway from Keisby Road ends here, behind a poultry farm slurry pond, at the site of the former RAF Folkingham Airfield.

Tim Heaton

St Peter's Church, Lenton: the tower

The tower of the church dates from the 14th century, and is typical of the period. This is a grade I listed building: Link

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: the font

Angels round the font. These are part of the Millennium art project created by the late Roger Heaton. It has been erected again for the 24th anniversary. The octagonal font is 15th century. The church is grade I listed - see Link

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: chancel arch

Decorated with angels, the chancel arch dates from the 14th century. This is a Grade I listed church - Link

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: a flight of angels

The Artists Roger and Liz Heaton created the display of angel images for the Millennium .

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: the ring of angels

Part of the display of Millennium Angels.

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: An angel

Grade I listed The church dates from the 13th century onwards and was restored in 1879 by James Fowler. The church was rebuilt after a severe storm in the 1870s The church consists of chancel, nave with three bays of 13th century pointed arches, south aisle, porch and western tower and spire. There are three bells of mediaeval date. The tower is 14th century. The chancel arch dates from the 13th century, the chancel was probably rebuilt in the late 15th century. The nave has two fine 15th century windows and is there is a blocked up doorway in the north wall and also a blocked doorway of the former Rood stairs. There is a Memorial to Jane Chaworth who died in 1606 and had 12 sons and four daughters. The font is octagonal and dates from the 14th century. It was probably originally painted. The only stained-glass in the church is the east window from 1884.

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: Piscina

The Piscina dates from the earliest days of the church at Lenton, and is mentioned in the description here: Link

"There is architectural evidence that the earliest building here was a simple one-storey chapel with a semi-circular headed cusped piscina and two chamfered image brackets (probably indicating the altar area) with an Early English lancet window in the opposite West wall." It is also the Piscina referred to in the Historic England listing (Grade I) Link

as "In the south aisle is a cusped piscina containing a statue, said to be Roman. At the east end are two plain statue brackets.". The statue referred to is no longer displayed in the church. It is a small Roman statue that was discovered in nearby Keisby, and is now in the care of the County Archaeologist.

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: Notice

Not an unusual sight, this, but a sign of social change. You will find other examples in churches, and on Geograph. The campaign to end "pew renting" or reserved seating, in parish churches went hand in hand with a desire to find room for the increasing 19th century population. The Incorporated Church Building Society gave 14,356 grants to enlarge and improve churches between 1818 and 1982, almost all of them conditional upon the provision of "free seating" (essentially first-come-first-seated) See Link

and "Free Seats for All" by Gill Hedley (Link

), and this academic report on pew renting: Link

Bob Harvey

St Peter's Church, Lenton: the chancel

The chancel and east window. The window has 15th-century tracery with Victorian glass depicting the Ascension. This was installed in 1884, to the memory of Thomas Heathcot, who died 1883 after 48 years as the Vicar, and Henry Searle Heathcote, his eldest son, who died only one year later. The chancel roof was rebuilt in 1879, along with the nave roof and much of the church. A storm in the early 1870s had left the lead from the church lying in an adjacent field, and the church rapidly approached dereliction. It is a pleasing thought that the late Reverend Thomas Heathcot lived to see it rebuilt. The church is grade I listed: Link

Bob Harvey

Saint Peter's Church, Lenton

This Anglican parish church is dedicated to St. Peter. It was built in the fourteenth century, with the chancel and sanctuary added around 1540. The church was restored in 1879 and the tower was restored in 1897. The North Door was blocked up in 1879. This door was originally known as the "Devil's Door" because it was opened during baptisms so that evil spirits could leave the church after a child had been Christened.

Bob Danylec

Folkingham Airfield

Remains of the ex 9th US Airforce airfield now being used as a parking area for old bulldozers and other vehicles. This bit is down by Keisby Woods and shows some of the old spectacle pans and is used by a shooting club.

Terry Butcher