The Grantham Tomb at St. Mary Le Wigford, Lincoln

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Dedicated to the memory of Sir Thomas and Lady Grantham, 1618. Generations of the Grantham family had dedicated their service to both the Church and the City, and they had resided within the parish for centuries in Brauncegate (which was later renamed Grantham Street, in honor of the family). St Mary le Wigford church stands proudly in Lincoln, a Grade I listed treasure. The site has been home to settlements since the Iron Age, and the Roman IX Legion arrived in 50 AD, transforming the area into a bustling military base. After the Romans departed, Vikings and Danish invaders settled, renaming the area Wicford. The first church was a simple two-cell building, later expanded with the addition of a tower. Eirtig built the church on his own land, incorporating a re-used Roman gravestone as a dedication stone. The church dates back to the 11th century, its west tower dating from that era or earlier, featuring a reset stone with Roman and Anglo-Saxon descriptions. The rest of the church is mainly Early English, boasting a 13th-century north aisle and two-bay chapel; the nave boasts an arcade of three bays. The south aisle was modernized in 1877. A fine chandelier from 1720 was given by the Mayor, while a 19th-century barrel-vaulted roof adds to the church's charm. The 20-foot tower arch features a 20th-century glazed screen. A tomb to Sir Thomas Grantham, who passed away in 1618, stands within the church, though the two recumbent effigies upon it are in poor condition. The font dates back to the 15th century, while the organ was crafted by Forster and Andrews. In 1848, the railway was built mere yards from the church. Restoration work was undertaken in 1872, with further renovations taking place in 1908. Additional additions and alterations were made in 1975. The east window, created by Clayton and Bell in 1877, adds to the church's beauty. For several years, the church served as a center for the homeless and vulnerable. This remarkable object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through this project, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for public access at no cost. Scan the World is an open-source community effort; if you have interesting items to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help. Scanned using photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)