Lenton Keisby and Osgodby

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Lenton Keisby and Osgodby

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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253206?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1253206?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . — St Peter's Church, Lenton: the tower Credit: Bob Harvey

Lenton Keisby and Osgodby is a civil parish situated in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is located approximately 8 miles north of the city of Lincoln and covers an area of around 8 square miles. The parish consists of the villages of Lenton, Keisby, and Osgodby, as well as the surrounding rural areas.

Lenton Keisby and Osgodby is a predominantly agricultural area, characterized by its picturesque countryside and farmland. The landscape is dotted with traditional farmhouses and barns, reflecting the area's rural heritage. The parish is known for its fertile soil, which supports a variety of crops and livestock farming.

The villages within the parish have a small population, contributing to their close-knit and community-oriented atmosphere. Lenton, Keisby, and Osgodby offer a range of amenities for residents, including a village hall, a primary school, and a few local businesses. There are also several historic buildings and landmarks in the area, such as St. Peter's Church in Lenton, which dates back to the 12th century.

The parish benefits from its proximity to the city of Lincoln, providing residents with access to a wider range of services, entertainment, and employment opportunities. The area is well-connected by road, with the A15 running through the parish, offering convenient access to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Lenton Keisby and Osgodby is a tranquil and rural civil parish that offers a peaceful and community-focused lifestyle for its residents, while also benefiting from its proximity to larger urban centers.

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Lenton Keisby and Osgodby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.857823/-0.449001 or Grid Reference TF0430. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

Church of St Peter, Lenton

Listed Grade I, from the 13th century Link

Tim Heaton

Footpath to Lenton

The Roman road, King Street, is believed to have run across here (see OS map), but there is no visible sign of it in the neighbouring fields.

Tim Heaton

Approaching Lodge Farm

On the road between Lenton and Folkingham

Tim Heaton

Grange Farm

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

The Grange.

Bob Danylec

Fish Pond

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