This gateway (known locally as the 'Lion Gate') to Scrivelsby Park dates from the 16th century, but was rebuilt in the 1830s.

The crowned lion reflects the pride of the Dymoke family, who in succession to the related Marmions have held the hereditary title of King's Champion of England from 1350.

Frank Robinson, 2010

Scrivelsby Court, the seat of the Dymoke family, was demolished in 1956.

The house was built, rebuilt and extended on many occasions over the centuries.

Serious fires occurred in 1761 and 1869.

Postcard dated 1906.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states "Scrivelsby Court, the home of the Honourable the King"s Champion, and the residence of the holder of the office, Frank Seaman Dymoke esq. D.L, J.P. is an irregularly-built mansion, partly in the Domestic Gothic style, and standing in a park of 360 acres, well wooded and stocked with deer"

A largely Victorian restoration of a medieval church. The tower of St Benedict, Scrivelsby, dates entirely from 1860.

The chancel has original Perpendicular windows whilst the north nave arcade and chapel are Early English.

This church's true treasures are the monuments to the Marmions and Dymokes who acted as King's and Queen's Champions.

Mark Acton, 2013

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Kelly's Directory 1930 has :-

"The church of St. Benedict is an ancient building of stone, in the Early English, Decorated and Perpendicular styles, consisting of chancel with north aisle of two bays, nave of three bays, north aisle and a small western tower, with spire, erected in 1860 by the Hon. Sir Henry Dymoke bart. and containing one bell:

the nave and earlier chancel arcades and the chancel arch are Early English:

the windows of the nave, modern Decorated:

the chancel retains a piscine:

the stained east window, a memorial to the Rev. John Dymoke, d. 1828, and to Amelia Alice Elphinstone, his wife, d. 1856, was erected by their eldest son, and there are memorial windows to Emma, Lady Dymoke, d. 1884, erected by Sir Francis H. Hartwell bart. and Lady Hartwell (Dymoke), his wife, and to Francis Seaman Dymoke, d. 1893, erected by his widow:

the monuments chiefly commemorate the Marmion and Dymoke families, possessors of the Manor of Scrivelsby and hereditary Champions of England:

there was formerly in the church, until at least to June 1860, a slab with brass effigies and a fragment of a canopy, to Sir Thomas Dymoke, ob. 1422, and Elizabeth (Hebden), his wife, ob. 1453:

beneath the chancel arcade is an altar tomb, with brass effigy and inscription, to Sir Robert Dymoke, knight banneret, ob. 12 Ap. 1545, Champion at the Coronations of Richard III. Henry VII. and Henry VIII. ; over the head of the figure is a shield of 10 quarterings ; it appears from a brass inscription that this tomb was removed from its original to its present position in 1760:

at the east end of the aisle is a tomb with recumbent cross-legged effigy in stone of a knight in armour, representing Philip, last Lord Marmion, of Scrivelsby and Tamworth, ob. 1292: 

contemporary with this is the recumbent effigy of a lady, with a dog at her feet :

in the chancel is an inscription on copper to Sir Charles Dymoke kt. Champion at the Coronation of James II. ob. c. 1688, and Eleanor (Watson), his wife, daughter of Lewis, 1st Baron Rockingham, as well as to other members of the family:

there also is a slab inscribed to the Hon. Charles Dymoke, Champion at the Coronation of Wm. III, and Queen Mary, d. 17 Jan. 1702-3, erected by his widow, Jane Dymoke, in 1726, and mural monument of white marble to Hon. Lewis Dymoke M.P. Champion at the Coronations of Geo. I. and Geo. II d. 1760, and the Hon. John Dymoke, Champion at the Coronation of Geo. III. d. 6 March, 1784:

and a tablet to Sir Henry Dymoke Bart. d. 28 April, 1865, whose grave in the churchyard is marked by a canopied tomb, of marble, with inscription to himself and Emma (Pearce), his wife. d. 1884, and an inscribed stone to Mary Anne, widow of the Rev. the Hon. John Dymoke, jun.

The church was restored in 1876, at a cost of £279, and again in 1891, at a cost of £259, defrayed by the rector and the Hon. F. S. Dymoke, Queen's Champion (d. 1893).

In the churchyard, which contains about 2 acres, is a canopied cross to the memory of Henry Lionel Dymoke, d. 1875, the last member of that branch of the Dymoke family who succeeded to the estates and championship on the death of the Hon. Lewis Dymoke, who died in 1760.

The register for Scrivelsby dates from the year 1566 and that of Dalderby from 1690.

The Rev. Samuel Lodge, rector 1867-97, made an exact transcript of the registers of both parishes from 1566 to 1812.

The living is a rectory, united to that of Dalderby, net yearly value £723, including 52 acres of glebe, with residence, in the gift of F. Seaman Dymoke esq. D.L., J.P. and held since 1928 by the Rev. Joseph Arthur Bunch"

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White's Directory 1872 reports :-

"The Church (St. Benedict) stands near the south side of the park, and is a small ancient fabric, consisting of a chancel and nave, with a north aisle.

It contains several handsome monuments to the Dymoke family.

Two of the tombs have recumbent effigies of a knight and lady, and upon another is a large brass plate, on which is engraved the figure of Sir Robert Dymoke, who was champion at the coronations of Richard III., Henry VII. and Henry VIII., by the last of whom he was made a knight banneret. The inscription on his tomb is curious, as containing a prayer for the soul of the departed in post-Reformation times, and though purporting to be erected in 1565, giving to the deceased champion the title of Baronet*, an honour which was not bestowed prior to the accession of James I., in 1603.

Another marble monument is in memory of the Hon. Lewis Dymoke, who performed the office of champion at the coronations of George I. and II. ; and on the north side of the chancel is a mural tablet in memory of the Hon. John Dymoke, who was champion at the coronation of George III.

The church has been greatly improved of late years, a thorough restoration having been made in 1861, when Sir Henry Dymoke erected at his sole cost the present spire, an ornament which the church did not previously possess.

There is a handsome carved oak screen in the chancel, and a mural tablet in the north aisle to the memory of Sir Henry Dymoke, who died in 1865.

The rectory, valued in K.B. at £12. 17s. 6d., was united with that of Dalderby in 1731, and the joint benefices are now valued at £820.

The Hon. the Champion Dymoke is the patron, and the present incumbent is the Rev. Samuel Lodge, M.A., rural dean, for many years the head master of the Horncastle Grammar School. The rectory house, a spacious and handsome building recently erected at considerable cost by the present rector, is situated half way between the villages of Scrivelsby and Dalderby

*The proper description would have been 'Knight Banneret, a. title which was conferred on Sir Robert by Henry VIII., as above noticed"

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Looking east, past the C19 altar rail, and into the sanctuary.

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Looking east towards the chancel screen and chancel beyond. 

"C15 screen restored in C19, with 5 traceried cusped ogee headed openings and delicate panel tracery"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry  

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Looking west towards the chancel screen and nave beyond. 

"C15 screen restored in C19, with 5 traceried cusped ogee headed openings and delicate panel tracery"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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Detail of one of the brass plaques in the chancel. 

"Under this Stone lyes the Body of Sir Robert Dymoke Bannerett who was A General to King Henery ye 8th: at ye Takeing of Tourney in France and left there his Treasurer: his Monument was Removd under the Arch in 1760 by ye present Champion's Orders"

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"North side of chancel with early C15 pointed, blocked doorway with continuous moulded surround, hood mould and head label stops"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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"To the glory of God, and to the memory of the Revd John Dymoke, and of Amelia Alice Jane Elphinstone his wife; He died Dec 3rd 1828 aged 64; She died Aprl 26th 1856, aged 89; this window was erected by their eldest son"

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"Monuments include: ... one to Lewis Dymoke, died 1820, of white marble on a grey field"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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"Monuments include: one to John Tyrwhitt, died 1845, a white marble scroll on a black marble field"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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"Monuments include: ... one to John Dymoke, died 1784, white marble with urn, palms and coat of arms; 3 brass plaques recording burial nearby of Charles Dymoke, his wife and son, undated; Lewis Dymoke, died 1760 and removal of tomb of Robert Dymoke, Champion to Henry VIII" 

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"A large white marble monument with yellow-grey streaked marble inlay, to Lewis Dymoke, died 1760, by W. Atkinson with open pediment, good bust, ... , extinguished torches, drapery threaded through rings and a snake biting its tail"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

"Near this Place lieth Interr'd the Body of the Honble LEWIS DYMOKE Esqr late Champion of ENGLAND, who Performed that Service at the Coronation of KING GEORGE the 1st, and KING GEORGE the 2d, He was the Youngest Son of Sr CHARLES DYMOKE, and ELEANOR his Wife Eldest Daughter of the First LORD ROCKINGHAM. He departed this life on the 5th of February 1760, in the 91st Year of his Age.

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"Early C15 tall, narrow piscina in south wall of chancel with ogee shaped head, finial and head label stops"

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Richard Tasker, gamekeeper on the Dymoke's Scrivelsby estate, was murdered on 2 February 1850.

He was buried in the churchyard at St Benedict's church

June 2013

One of the fine churchyard gravestone memorials to a member of the Dymoke family, King's Champions.

June 2013

"IN MEMORY OF HENRY LIONEL DYMOKE ESQRE THE HONORABLE THE QUEEN'S CHAMPION DIED 28TH DECR 1875 ... "

"Henry Lionel Dymoke died without issue in 1875 when the estate passed to a collateral branch of the family"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dymoke 

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Looking east towards the chancel.

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Looking west towards the font.

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West end of the nave showing the font and servants' boards.

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Looking across the nave and into the north aisle.

"5 bay early C13 north arcade with semi- circular reponds, octagonal piers each with 4 slender attached shafts, moulded capitals and pointed double chamfered heads"

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C19 pews. 

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"Early C15 octagonal font with traceried panels"

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On the south wall of the nave "A white and grey marble monument to John Dymoke, died 1828"

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"SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF THE REVD JOHN DYMOKE, LATE RECTOR OF THIS PARISH, AND FOR THE LAST EIGHT YEARS OF HIS LIFE THE HONORABLE THE KING'S CHAMPION. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE THE 3RD DAY OF DECEMBER 1828 AGED 64 YEARS AND BURIED IN THE FAMILY VAULT IN THIS CHURCH. 

AS A TESTIMONY OF AFFECTION AND RESPECT, THIS TABLET WAS ERECTED BY HIS SON, HENRY DYMOKE WHO SUCCEEDED HIM"

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On the south wall of the nave  "A white marble monument to Lewis Jones, died 1786"

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C19 pulpit.

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C19 nave roof.

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Local signage states :- 

"On the west wall we have a group of wooden memorials. These were found in the church tower during recent renovations and have been restored so people can read what is written on them. They were originally erected as memorials to staff who had served Scrivelsby estate, by Sir Henry Dymoke. These were ordinary people who put in years of service to Sir Henry and his estate. They certainly seem to have made an impression on him with their service, for him to create this unique legacy for them. The largest board is dedicated to four Scrivelsby servants" 

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"IN MEMORY OF ANN MARFLEET who was accidentally drowned AUGST 1ST 1862. AGED 83. She was the Lodge Gate Keeper at Scrivelsby Court for 26 Years"

Local signage reports "Ann was not married and sadly drowned in a pond close by Scrivelsby Court".

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Board dedicated to John Tasker.

Local signage reads "It is not possible to read what his role was, but the census returns indicate he was a farmer and a parish clerk. He was married to Mary and had three children. His eldest son, Richard, was a gamekeeper on the Scrivelsby estate and was shot dead by poachers in 1850. His headstone can be seen in the church graveyard and Tasker plantation on the estate is probably named in his memory"

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"TO THE GLORY OF GOD AND TO THE MEMORY OF MARY ANN DYMOKE WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE SEPTEMBER 19TH 1922 AGED 91 YEARS"

Glass by Heaton, Butler & Bayne

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Looking east.

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Looking west towards the entrance.

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West end of the north aisle with the entrance door ajar.

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"Early C15 aumbry in north wall of nave with ogee shaped head"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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"A more recent brass plaque that celebrates the familial connection between the Dymokes and the American President George Washington"

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"An ashlar and white marble monument to Sir Henry Dymoke, died 1865"

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Plaques in memory of Arthur Kirby a former Rector died 1963 and Major Sydney Bunch who was killed in 1943.

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Plaques in memory of Herbert Lodge who died at Calcutta in 1886 and Francis Lodge who died at Cottesloe, Western Australia in 1899.

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"2 recumbent effigies of c.1300, of a knight and his lady, probably Sir Philip and Lady Marmion; the lady with her hands in prayer, a wimple and a dog at her feet; the knight in chain mail, a tunic, but missing his legs and the blade of his sword"

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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Another view of the two recumbent effigies.

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"Tomb chest of Sir Robert Dymoke, died 1545 with brass effigy of bearded man"

http://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1252195?section=official-list-entry 

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Detail of the shield on Sir Robert Dymoke's tomb chest.

Kelly's Directory 1930 has "Sir Robert Dymoke, knight banneret, ob. 12 Ap. 1545, Champion at the Coronations of Richard III. Henry VII. and Henry VIII. ; over the head of the figure is a shield of 10 quarterings"

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"To the glory of God and in ever loving memory of her beloved Mother Emma Dymoke this window is placed by Francis and Jane Hartwell July 9th 1884"

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"To the Glory of God and in ever loving memory of Francis Scaman Dymoke

This window is placed by his affectionate wife Mary Ann Dymoke August 19th 1899"

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