St Clement's Church, Sutton-on-Sea

Parish church in Sutton-on-Sea, Lincolnshire, England

Church in Lincolnshire, England
53°18′12″N 0°16′52″E / 53.303218°N 0.281100°E / 53.303218; 0.281100LocationSutton on Sea, LincolnshireCountryEnglandDenominationChurch of EnglandMembershipChurch of EnglandWeekly attendance15-20WebsiteSt Clement's, Sutton on SeaHistoryFormer name(s)Sutton le Marsh & Sutton in Marisco[1]StatusParish church
Listed Building
Designated31 May 1966Reference no.1062981 DedicationClement of RomeDedicated1819Consecrated1819Associated peopleMr. Martin CollinsArchitectureStyleMedieval architectureSpecificationsMaterialsRandom mixed rubble, red brick and slate roofAdministrationProvinceCanterburyDioceseLincolnArchdeaconryStow and LindseyParishMablethorpe and Sutton

St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea is a Church of England parish church in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, England. Built in the early 19th century, it was renovated with additions in 1860, and in 1907. In 1966 the church was designated a grade II listed building. The church is also locally known as the church with the "wonky tower".[1]

History

St. Clements Church in 2006 and its lych gate.
The church hall for St. Clements Church

The church was originally built in 1819 and was dedicated to Clement of Rome. It saw additions and extensions between 1860 and 1907. It is located between Church Lane and Huttoft Road. It sits to the south of Sutton on Sea town centre.[2]

Present day

The church is still used for regular worship and community events. In 2007, during a national survey about coastal erosion. It was reported that the church had an stone with a decorative pinnacle located on the western door porch. It is believed to be from the medieval period.[3] The church is a Grade II listed building and was listed in 1966.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mablethorpe & Sutton Parishes - St. Clement's Sutton". lincoln.ourchurchweb.org.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Sutton on Sea St Clement". National Churches Trust. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  3. ^ a b "MLI92913 - Church of St Clement, Sutton on Sea". heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  4. ^ Historic England. "Church of St Clement (1062981)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
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