St James’ by phil_sandford

St James’

The Lincolnshire Parish Church of Dry Doddington (yes, the tower is leaning badly)

The Church was built initially as a Chapel of Ease for All Saints Church, Westborough, becoming a separate parish later. It has a significantly westward leaning tower and is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 12th century, with the tower being early 14th century. Significant restoration (including raising the roof to its present level ) was carried out in 1876 when it was consecrated. The tower is thought to have moved in the late 19th or early 20th century. It was underpinned in 1919 and appears to have been stable since then.

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Very good
April 20th, 2024  
Beautiful and very interesting history!
April 20th, 2024  
I thought it unlike you not to have straightened the tower, but having read all about it, the forces were against you! Having said that, those folks who worked hard in 1919 would have been impressed with how easily you could make an adjustment!
April 20th, 2024  
We had a bit of fun with this one. some of the photos were showing it straighter than it was! It was beautifully kept.
April 20th, 2024  
A lovely old church. Fav.
April 20th, 2024  
Great capture and it's good to know it's no longer moving
April 20th, 2024  
Beautiful
April 20th, 2024  
Very nice info. Great photo.
April 20th, 2024  
Great shot
April 20th, 2024  
A nice shot
April 20th, 2024  
Beautiful
April 21st, 2024  
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