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St Deny's is a Grade I listed CofE Church in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. It is notable for having one of the oldest stone broach spires in England and an altar rail designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
History
St Deny's is located on the eastern side of the market place in Sleaford, a vicarage is located to the North of the church.
The church has one of the oldest stone broach spires in England, and mostly dates from 1180, but parts of the church were rebuilt after an electrical storm in 1884. The altar rail (originally from Lincoln Cathedral) is by Sir Christopher Wren.[1]
The church is also known for its stained glass, traceried windows, and carved gargoyle heads, the buildings Grade I listing notes "particularly good mid Cl4 tracery and ornament".[2]
References
- ^ "Sleaford St Denys C.E Parish Church". Lincolnshire County Council. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
- ^ "Parish Church of St Denys (Listing NGR: TF0687645892)". Listed Buildings Online. English Heritage. Retrieved 8 July 2010.