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St Denys Church, Eaton. Gravestone rubbing

St Denys Church, Church Lane, Eaton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1SL

  • 13 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

St Denys church contains a number of hidden memorials, and the churchyard a number of interesting gravestones. This is an opportunity to see these revealed and to take a rubbing.

St Denys is a Grade I listed church built of ironstone, originating in the Norman period.
Under the carpet beneath the altar of St Denys church are a range of memorials dating to previous centuries.
These will be revealed for viewing and rubbings to be taken.
The churchyard contains a number of 'Belvoir Angel' gravestones, these will be identified and again people can take a rubbing if they wish.
Materials supplied.
Refreshments available.
All ages welcome, and dogs can come too.
(Please note no toilet).

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:
10.00-12.00 and 14.00-16.00

Location & directions

St Denys Church, Church Lane, Eaton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1SL

Directions:
There will be Ride n Stride markers up to guide to the church. There is parking on the allotment gardens by the church. Please note some of the lanes in Eaton are narrow - the church should be approached from Main Street via Church Lane.
Contact on day:
Sue Bradley
Telephone number:
+447855095060

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Church is approached by a slightly sloped footpath. Access into the main body of the church is flat. One step up to the altar area. Gravestones in the churchyard are scattered across grassy areas. There is no toilet at St Denys.

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