North Cotes Coates Church St Nicholas ~ History
St Nicholas Church, North Cotes in Lincolnshire
A visitors guide
The church at North Cotes was rebuilt in1865, by our old friend James Fowler, although some of the earlier build has been retained and much of the old stone was reused. Some of the Early English style medieval building that remains can be seen around the south doorway and the bays in the north arcade.
The font is 13th century and there is the base of the ancient graveyard cross in the churchyard.
Interestingly, Arthur Mee states that there is a modern cross made from an aeroplane propeller which serves as a memory to lost airmen during the war.
You might have noticed the variant spelling in this article, my references seem split down the middle as to whether the A should be in Cotes or not - so we’ve got both !
There is some nice stained glass which includes several memorials, namely to the Parker-Holt family, Robert Plumptre (a former vicar), John Portass (a former parish clerk and James Osbourne who showed great courage and sadly drowned whilst trying to save his friend
North Coates Church
We’d like to find out more about this church, the site, it’s history, any stories, myths or anecdotes so if you do know anything at all about relating to this church please do leave a comment - likewise if it’s familiar to you or you simply have fond memories.
All the best
Rod
