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Dry Doddington Church Seeks £100,000 for Urgent Repairs

4/16/2026

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St James Church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, needs over £100,000 for urgent repairs to its leaning tower and deteriorating floor.
The tower leans 5.1 degrees, more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Church warden Richard Loynes says funds are needed to replace the old floor, repair walls, and upgrade electrical systems.
Fundraising is underway to address the issues and preserve the Grade II-listed building.

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St James Church in Dry Doddington, Lincolnshire, needs over £100,000 for urgent repairs to its leaning tower and deteriorating floor.
The tower leans 5.1 degrees, more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Church warden Richard Loynes says funds are needed to replace the old floor, repair walls, and upgrade electrical systems.
Fundraising is underway to address the issues and preserve the Grade II-listed building.