St Mary Magdalene's Church, Old Somerby
St Mary Magdalene’s Church is the Church of England parish church in Old Somerby, Lincolnshire, England. It has its origins in the 12th century with later medieval additions, and it was restored in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a Grade II* listed building.
The church sits on the eastern edge of the village in an area called High Somerby. The chancel arch dates from the 12th century, with more medieval features added in Early English Gothic style. The tower was rebuilt in the 18th century, and there was a Victorian restoration in 1876.
It remains an active parish church in the Diocese of Lincoln, with weekly services. The building is made from local limestone rubble and includes an 18th-century tower, a nave, a south aisle, a chancel, plus a porch and vestry. Inside there are some stained glass windows and two World War memorial plaques: eight villagers who died in World War I and six who died in World War II.
A notable monument is a 14th-century knight effigy, with a horse at his feet. Historian Nicholas Antram called this carving a charming and unusual conceit.
This page was last edited on 2 February 2026, at 22:36 (CET).