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Church Tower Leans More Than Pisa, Needs Urgent Fixes
16 Apr
Summary
- Dry Doddington's church tower leans at a steeper angle than Pisa's famous landmark.
- Fundraising is underway to raise over £100,000 for essential church floor repairs.
- The 14th-century building requires plastering and electrical upgrades alongside floor renovation.
A church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, is undergoing significant fundraising to address urgent structural issues with its floor. The St James church tower, dating from the 14th century, famously leans at a 5.1-degree angle, surpassing the lean of the Tower of Pisa. This historic Grade II-listed building, originally built as a 'Chapel of Ease', now requires substantial renovation.
The tower itself experienced a major restoration 11 years ago, costing £100,000 to prevent collapse. Currently, the church's wooden floor is deteriorating, with stone slabs shifting, creating an uneven and hazardous surface. Residents are aiming to raise over £100,000 to replace the floor, replaster interior walls, and modernize the electricity supply. The church also holds a memorial to the 49 Squadron Avro Lancaster bomber that crashed nearby in November 1944. The name Dry Doddington derives from Old English, meaning 'dry estate of a man called Dodda'. The current major restoration project is vital for the building's preservation.
