Journey down to the Church Crypt
Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF
The United Reformed Church in Spalding opened in 1823 as a Congregational Chapel. Around the church are several memorial tablets dating from this period, with many buried in the crypt underneath the church. Two of the burials are of orphans Hannah and Robert Foe, supposedly descendants of Daniel DeFoe, but work is ongoing to try and find evidence of this. Entry to the crypt is down a set of fairly steep steps, so may not be accessible to some. The church is Grade II listed, in a traditional chapel lay-out, with central pulpit, pews and upstairs gallery. Items to note are the three stained glass windows depict Faith, Hope and Charity, installed 1908 - 1912. Memorial tablets around the church make interesting reading, including some to past Ministers and people lost in war. Who remembers collecting half pennies to donate to the London Missionary Society? We have a model of the ship 'The John Williams' and will have this on display, along with other church memorabilia. Light refreshments will also be available.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1600
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1200-1500
Location & directions
Pinchbeck Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 1QF
- Directions:
- Nearest car park Westlode Street Car Park.
- Contact on day:
- Julie Linda Lunn
- Telephone number:
- +447539475307
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Ramp access to church hall from where a ramp leads into church.
