UK Mega 2021: Lincolnshire
Newton by Toft St Michael's
The small church of St Michael dates to at least the 12th century, with evidence of alteration in the 13th, 14th, and 15th centuries, plus a comprehensive restoration in 1860 under the direction of James Fowler, a church architect from Louth. St Michael's is a very simple church composing of a nave, chancel, and south porch, with a bell cote over the western gable. There is a late 13th century window in the chancel and a blocked north arcade from the same period. The unadorned chancel arch is 12th century, but all the interior furnishings date to the Victorian restoration. Flanking the altar are a pair of 14th century effigies. One depicts a woman with her feet resting on a dog, her hands clasped in prayer. An inscription records her name simply as 'Helene'. On the opposite side is an effigy of a male, his feet resting on a woolsack. The inscription states his name as 'William'.
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You are looking for a small cache slightly bigger than a film pot