The treadwheel was built in 1501 to haul the stone to the top of the tower for the building of the new spire. There are extensive entries in the churchwardens’ accounts for its construction and use during the building of the spire which was completed in 1515. After this time it was retained for raising and lowering the church bells. St James’…[Read more]

An illustrated catalogue of all the extant memorials and heraldry in St James’ Church, Louth, Lincolnshire. Biographical and local history notes included.

An illustrated list of all the ledger stones still extant in St James’ Church, Louth, Lincolnshire. Biographical notes and some analysis of burials within the church.

Analysis of the graffiti – ships, shoes and hand outlines – on the lead panels removed from the church roof and now on display in the church.