History of Church
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In 1210 - in the days of King John - a Rector of Kegworth is mentioned and a complete list of all Rectors since then exists.
In 1373 - in the days of Edward the Third - a new church with pointed roof, and without clerestorey, was built on to the old tower to which buttresses, a top storey, and a spire were added; and it became a good example of the 'Later Decorated' style. Some of the coloured glass of this period is still preserved in the Chancel and elsewhere in the Church.
There were then three 'Chantry Chapels' in the transepts, as is evidenced by the three Piscenas, An Aumbrey recess can be seen in the Sactuary and two Sedilia for the Priests Assistants. A niche, probably used for a figure of the Virgin, or the Patron Saint, St Andrew, is noticeable in the South Transept. Across the Chancel was a Screen - removed in 1860.
There were no pews and no heating at this date. The Services were in Latin and probably the Lincoln 'Use' was followed. There were no books.
In 1210 - in the days of King John - a Rector of Kegworth is mentioned and a complete list of all Rectors since then exists.
In 1373 - in the days of Edward the Third - a new church with pointed roof, and without clerestorey, was built on to the old tower to which buttresses, a top storey, and a spire were added; and it became a good example of the 'Later Decorated' style. Some of the coloured glass of this period is still preserved in the Chancel and elsewhere in the Church.
There were then three 'Chantry Chapels' in the transepts, as is evidenced by the three Piscenas, An Aumbrey recess can be seen in the Sactuary and two Sedilia for the Priests Assistants. A niche, probably used for a figure of the Virgin, or the Patron Saint, St Andrew, is noticeable in the South Transept. Across the Chancel was a Screen - removed in 1860.
There were no pews and no heating at this date. The Services were in Latin and probably the Lincoln 'Use' was followed. There were no books.
