St Mary Magdalene, Bailgate, Lincoln


St Mary Magdalene, Bailgate is a Grade II listed parish church in Lincoln, England.

History

The church stands in the Exchequer near the site of a Saxon church, St Mary's, mentioned in the Domesday book. The current building dates from the late twelfth/early thirteenth century, was opened in 1317 and was rebuilt in 1695, following damage by the Parliamentary forces in 1644. In 1882 George Frederick Bodley undertook some remodelling work including a chancel screen and organ case.

Incumbents

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In 1864 a Lieblich organ was installed by T. C. Lewis. In 1866 a new instrument was installed by T. H.Nicholson of Lincoln, rebuilt in 1914 by Henry Jackson of Lincoln and in 1945 by Cousans of Lincoln. Details of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.

Organists