Donington on Bain, GB

St Andrew

The church of the flying hassocks! A pretty Early English church nestling in a delightful Wolds village situated on the long distance Viking Way walk. Apparently it was the custom at weddings in this church to pelt the bridal party with hassocks as it entered the church, but this practice came to an end when one of the rectors, was on the receiving end of one of the hassocks!

About this building

For more information visit on this building visit https://www.explorechurches.org/church/st-andrew-donington-bain

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St Helen

More than fifty grotesque and medieval faces perched high in the steeple are waiting to greet you as you arrive at this tiny Victorian church. The best way to approach St Helen's is by foot, walking the Viking Way through the gentle rolling Lincolnshire Wolds.

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St Nicholas

This quant parish church of St Nicholas holds a wonderful story within its walls. For inside are memorials to two Spanish citizens of the Guevera family who came to England with Katherine of Aragon.

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St Julian

St Julian's is a large cruciform church which stands tucked away in the quaint village of Benniworth. Remains of a 14th century cross base and shaft can be found in the picturesque, tree surrounded churchyard and the church also possesses two cast iron grave markers.

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