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St Cuthbert's Church, Lincoln

Coordinates: 53°13′56″N 0°32′18″W / 53.232190°N 0.538213°W / 53.232190; -0.538213
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St Cuthbert's Church
St Cuthbert's Church, Lincoln
The site of St Cuthbert's Church, was located to the rear of the modern buildings
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53°13′56″N 0°32′18″W / 53.232190°N 0.538213°W / 53.232190; -0.538213
LocationLincoln, Lincolnshire
CountryEngland
DenominationChurch of England
TraditionMedieval Church
History
Authorising papal bull1050 AD
StatusDemolished, now under buildings on Danes Terrace
Consecrated1050 AD
Architecture
Functional statusDemolished
StyleDark ages style
Years built1050 AD
Completed1050 AD
Closed1549 AD
Administration
DioceseLincoln

St Cuthbert's Church, Lincoln was a medieval parish church in the city of Lincoln in Lincolnshire, England. It was built in 1050 AD and served as one of the many parish churches for the city and surrounding area until 1549 AD when it ceased being a church and was demolished although its churchyard survived until 1850. The church and its graveyard are now under a row of buildings on Danes Terrace.[1]

History

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The church was originally built in the 1050 AD period and had its own churchyard. The church was located directly off Steep Hill and close to Lincoln Cathedral. It was closed in 1549 AD but the churchyard remained in use until 1850 when it was closed and demolished. The site is now occupied by a row of buildings on Danes Terrace,[2]

Present day

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The site is now occupied by a row of buildings including an antiques shop and dental practice (now closed).[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Monument record MLI89652 - Site of St Cuthbert's church and churchyard, off Steep Hill". Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. ^ medieval lincoln. CUP Archive. p. 345. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Steep Hill Dental Practice - Care Quality Commission". www.cqc.org.uk. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Lincoln | Antiques | Lincoln Antiques and Collectables". LincolnAntiques. Retrieved 1 August 2024.