The tower of Holy Trinity church viewed from narrow approach road and through the fine wrought iron gateway.

September 2015

The medieval church was largely rebuilt by G.G.Scott Junior in 1873. Much of the window tracery and the porch are of this date.

The chancel was enlarged by Temple Moore in 1886 and Hodgson Fowler renewed the greenstone tower in 1895.

September 2015

The 14th century churchyard cross was restored in 1903.

There are gabled and crocketed carved panels on top, surmounted by a cross.

September 2015

The south arcade, recut by G.G.Scott,  may be 12th century in origin.

Much of the decoration in the chancel, seen here, is the work of Temple Moore in 1886.

September 2015

The entrance to Raithby Chapel. It is on the upper floor above what were the stables for Raithby Hall.

July 2012

View of Raithby Chapel from the south-east and of the drive to Raithby Hall.

The chapel is on the first floor; stabling for horses was kept on the ground floor of the building

July 2012

This is one of the most important chapels in Methodism and the oldest in Lincolnshire.

John Wesley himself opened the chapel above the stables of Raithby Hall in 1779.

It is a Grade I listed building.

July 2012

The sign board above the door of Raithby Chapel.

July 2012

The interior of Raithby Chapel showing the pulpit and communion area.

July 2012

The boot scraper is excessively worn on the left hand side, probably indicating that those using it tended to steady themselves by holding onto the door to the left!

Jean Howard, September 2020 

This handsome pedimented doorcase leads from the landing into the chapel. That it was once outside the building is evidenced by the sheet of lead intended to protect it from the weather, now painted white along with the rest of the construction.

Jean Howard, September 2020
 

Interior of the chapel looking out from the pulpit. Note the vaulted ceiling and the decorative coving.

Jean Howard, September 2020
 

The panelled pews with pitched ledge for hymn and service books and latched doors into the aisle.

Notice the wall panelling below the dado rail and the row of "chapel hat pegs" showing that this was the side for the men to sit. (Traditionally men remove their hats in a place of worship.)

Jean Howard, September 2020 

The right hand flight of stone steps for use by the male members of the congregation.

Jean Howard, September 2020 

The left-hand flight of stone steps, traditionally considered to be for the women to ascend.

Jean Howard, September 2020