St Mary's Church, North Cockerington

St Mary's Church is a

The structure dates from the 11th century (which is earlier than the priory which was founded in the twelfth century). Additions and alterations were carried out in the late 12th century, in about 1300, and in the 14th century. The tower was added in the 19th century.[1] The church was declared redundant in March 1981.^[4]

Architecture

Exterior

St Mary's is constructed in a combination of

Inside the church, the doorway leading to the tower has a pointed head. The south arcade dates from the 12th century. It has two bays with a round pier and pointed arches. Above the arcade is a painted inscription. The chancel arch dates from the 14th century, and also has a painted inscription above it. The font dates from the 13th century and consists of an octagonal bowl on an octagonal base. In the church are box pews from the 18th century. The other pews, the pulpit, and the choir stalls are from the 20th century. In the south aisle are fragments of a stone coffin bearing the effigy of a 14th-century knight, with a lion at his feet.^[1] There is a ring of three bells, two of which date from about 1499, and the other from 1634, but they are no longer ringable.^[5]

See also

• List of churches preserved by the Churches Conservation Trust in the East of England

References