St Andrew's Church, Epworth

St Andrew's Church, Epworth

A medieval stone church with trees in front.
St Andrew's Church Epworth

Project Planning Grants

Date awarded
Location
Axholme Central
Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Applicant
St Andrew's Church Parochial Church Council
Award Given
£27700
We have been working with the HLF for a long while on this project, and the staff are a pleasure to work with. You feel you are being gently steered in the right direction.”
The Parish Church Council (PCC) carried out an ambitious programme of repairs and activities that created space for more people to use St Andrew's church and learn about its history.

St Andrew's Church in Epworth, Lincolnshire, is Grade I listed and closely connected with the Wesley family and Methodism.

The concrete floor and plastic membrane were causing damp to be forced up into the walls of the church. This floor was removed, underfloor heating installed and a new locally sourced ‘breathable’ limestone floor put in its place. The clock face, windows, monuments and furnishings in the church were also conserved.

The bell ringers’ gallery was improved to become a more pleasant place for people to practice in, allowing the church to develop its team of ringers. The ground floor area, under the tower, became a heritage room. It included displays about the history and importance of the church, alongside an interactive recording with eight themes.

Practical facilities were updated, including a kitchen and toilets, which enabled local groups to use the heritage room for meetings and activities. The pews were replaced with flexible seating, and the font was moved. This means the church can be used for concerts and talks, which often attract audiences of more than 70 people.

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