St Benedict

A redundant church brimming with treasures. St Benedict is a lovely grade I listed Norman church, with a stunning decorated east window and a beautifully simple interior. Look out for the 18th century pulpit and the unusual Norman carving above the south doorway.

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St Margaret

Dedicated to St Margaret, this grade II* listed church has been constructed of greenstone, limestone and red brick to create a wonderful patchwork effect that catches the light beautifully in the setting sun.

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St Mary

Close to the River Bain, a church has been on this site for about 900 years. Kirkby was mentioned in the Doomsday book in 1085, and it is quite certain that a church stood here in Saxon days. The present church of St Mary was built around 1802.

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St Benedict

The manor of Scrivelsby is held by a form of tenure which requires the performance of a service rather than a money payment, in this case as the Kings or Queens Champion. The duty of the King's Champion was to challenge anyone who doubted the new monarch's right to the throne. The Champion would throw down his gauntlet to prove he would fight to the death anyone who did.