Croxton Church and Village ~ A Guide to the History
St John’s church in the village of Croxton in Lincolnshire sits right in the middle of some really interesting and historic settings.
It’s a great place in a fabulous area - very much worth a visit
Within walking distance of the village is the Roman Fort known as Yarborough Camp, it also overlooks the village of Kirmington so absolutely soaked in history.
The church itself is relatively small and is much restored. The oldest work still surviving dates back to the 13th century.
There was much chopping and changing which gives a variety of styles but it all comes together in a pleasing manner.
The renovation work was carried out in 1878 by non other than James Fowler - that’s a real surprise ! A fabulous survivor is one of the stained glass windows, thought to be 14th century no less, it beautifully depicts the Crucifixion.
There is a memorial headstone to Sergeant Dee an airman who sadly lost his life during World War II in a plane crash coming back from Berlin in 1943. The top of the headstone has a Lancaster Bomber carved into it. A stained-glass window was also commissioned by the I’Anson- Dee family and is accompanied by a plaque on the wall - a fine and fitting tribute.
Church of St John the Evangelist ~ Croxton
I would be fascinated to learn more about this tiny village whose population is below 50 and was once part of the Wapentake of Yarborough.
If you know of anything at all about either the church, the village or anything related then please do leave a comment.
Many thanks in advance
Rod
Jon S said,
October 8, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
There are some pretty impressive SMV earthworks in the field to the east of the present village, immediately adjacent to the railway line. A former street line is particularly clear, roughly parallelling the railway. I suspect that the existing pond in the field is either a more recent ‘insert’ or enlarged from its original dimensions, as it now spreads across the street earthwork. Intriguing…
Rod said,
October 9, 2010 @ 9:06 am
Jon,
it is intriguing, mnat thanks for bringing it up. Must be worthy of investigation - I note it’s been scheduled by English Heritage.
Best
Rod