St Clement's Church, Sutton-on-Sea

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St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea
Church of St. Clement, Sutton on Sea
The Leaning Tower of Sutton on Sea, St. Clement's Church - geograph.org.uk - 4548412.jpg
St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea
St Clement's Church, Sutton-on-Sea
53°18′12″N0°16′52″E / 53.303218°N 0.281100°E / 53.303218; 0.281100
Location Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire
CountryEngland
Denomination Church of England
Membership Church of England
Weekly attendance15-20
Website St Clement's, Sutton on Sea
History
Former name(s)Sutton le Marsh & Sutton in Marisco [1]
Status Parish church
Designated31 May 1966
Reference no. 1062981
Dedication Clement of Rome
Dedicated 1819
Consecrated 1819
Associated peopleMr. Martin Collins
Architecture
Style Medieval architecture
Specifications
Materials Random mixed rubble, red brick and slate roof
Administration
Province Canterbury
Diocese Lincoln
Archdeaconry Stow and Lindsey
Parish Mablethorpe and Sutton

St Clement's Church, Sutton on Sea is a Church of England parish church in Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire, England. Built in the early 19th century, it was renovated with additions in 1860, and in 1907. In 1966 the church was designated a grade II listed building. The church is also locally known as the "leaning church". [1]

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History

St. Clements Church in 2006 and its lych gate. St. Clements Church, Sutton on Sea, Lincolnshire - geograph.org.uk - 173313.jpg
St. Clements Church in 2006 and its lych gate.
The church hall for St. Clements Church St. Clement's Church Hall, Sutton on Sea - geograph.org.uk - 4547965.jpg
The church hall for St. Clements Church

The church was originally built in 1819 and was dedicated to Clement of Rome. It saw additions and extensions between 1860 and 1907. It is located between Church Lane and Huttoft Road. It sits to the south of Sutton on Sea town centre. [2]

Present day

The church is still used for regular worship and community events. In 2007, during a national survey about coastal erosion. It was reported that the church had an stone with a decorative pinnacle located on the western door porch. It is believed to be from the medieval period. [3] The church is a Grade II listed building and was listed in 1966. [3] [4]

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References

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  4. Historic England. "Church of St Clement (1062981)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 23 January 2024.