An urgent case …
Included in the 100 most endangered sites in the world by the World Monument Fund in 2006, this special building is in need of water and weatherproofing before the internal decoration can be addressed.
This important Anglo-Saxon Minster has parts dating from 950 A.D. It attracts visitors from round the world and is an important historic and spiritual site which was restored in Victorian times but now needs major restoration and repair works.
The Church is a Grade 1 listed building so great care needs to be taken. It is estimated that the work will take at least 10 years to complete and cost between £2-3 million at current prices.
Restoration work will be in three stages:
STAGE 1 – (current stage) Prevention of water damage to internal structure
STAGE 2 – Repair of weather damage to the building
STAGE 3 – Internal restoration
Work in Progress
Stage 1
At present we are at Stage 1 of the building repairs.
Phase 1 Repairs to North and South Transept Roofs
Work is now complete on this phase. The ground level drainage work had to be delayed until later as the roof work was the priority. During the replacement of the woodwork, there was several interesting finds including what is believed to be the Restoration Rood Beam, sawn in half and reused, and also a possible wooden cover for the 13th Century Font.
Phase 2 repairs to Chancel and Tower Roofs
Work is now complete
Phase 3 repairs to Nave Roof
Following storm damage to the south side of the Nave roof, this was repaired but the north side of the Nave roof is still awaiting repair
Stage 2
Repairs to weather damage, External masonry, Repair glazing, and update rainwater goods and drainage systems.
Stage 3
Internal restoration, Repairs to damaged plaster, Redecoration, and re-ordering of internal spaces
Funds
Many national and international bodies have already provided support to fund this work. However more help is needed. The Stow Church Restoration Trust (Registered Charity 700744) exists to support this significant architectural gem. If you wish to preserve this unique and important building for future generations, please consider making a Donation and/or joining the Friends of Stow Minster
Donations
Please make your donation by sending a cheque made payable to “Stow St Mary Restoration Trust” (the account name of the Stow Church Restoration Trust), c/o Mr D Justham, St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Stow, Lincoln, LN1 2DE
thank you
Please be generous, this important building needs your help if it is to be preserved for the future.
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