Summary
Covenham St Bartholomew is a village in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8 km) north from Louth. The southern part of the village adjoins Covenham St Mary; both villages are ecclesiastical parishes and part of the civil parish of Covenham.
| Covenham St Bartholomew | |
|---|---|
 Church of St Bartholomew, Covenham St Bartholomew | |
  Covenham St Bartholomew Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 192 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | TF336949 |
| • London | 130 mi (210 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Louth |
| Postcode district | LN11 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The prime meridian passes to the west of Covenham St Bartholomew.
The Grade II listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Bartholomew.[2] The church is mainly in Decorated style, and formerly cruciform in plan before losing its north transept. It has a low central bell-tower. On the floor of the church is a monumental brass with an effigy of Sir John Skypwyth, 1415.[3] St Bartholomew's was repaired and re-seated in 1863[4] The manor of Covenham was an endowment to Covenham Priory, which itself was given by William I to the abbey of St Carileph at Le Mans. In 1303 the priory became unprofitable and was sold to Kirkstead Abbey.[3]
In the 19th century Covenham held Wesleyan, Primitive and Free Methodist chapels.[4]
Other Grade II listed buildings within the village are Haith's Farm House[5] and Mill House.[6]
To the north-east of the village is a large reservoir with public access.[citation needed]
Covenham St Mary edit
The Covenham St Mary Grade II* listed parish church is dedicated to St Mary.[7] It is entirely of Decorated style, but was considerably restored in 1901.[3]
References edit
- ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Bartholomew (1063108)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ a b c Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire pp. 106, 107; Methuen & Co. Ltd
- ^ a b Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire with the port of Hull 1885, p. 368
- ^ Historic England. "Haith's Farm House (1359934)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Mill House (1359933)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St Mary (1063109)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
External links edit
Media related to Covenham St Bartholomew at Wikimedia Commons- "Covenham", Genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 19 July 2011.
