This gateway (known locally as the 'Lion Gate') to Scrivelsby Park dates from the 16th century, but was rebuilt in the 1830s.

The crowned lion reflects the pride of the Dymoke family, who in succession to the related Marmions have held the hereditary title of King's Champion of England from 1350.

Frank Robinson, 2010

Scrivelsby Court, the seat of the Dymoke family, was demolished in 1956.

The house was built, rebuilt and extended on many occasions over the centuries.

Serious fires occurred in 1761 and 1869.

Postcard dated 1906.

Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire 1919 states "Scrivelsby Court, the home of the Honourable the King"s Champion, and the residence of the holder of the office, Frank Seaman Dymoke esq. D.L, J.P. is an irregularly-built mansion, partly in the Domestic Gothic style, and standing in a park of 360 acres, well wooded and stocked with deer"

A largely Victorian restoration of a medieval church. The tower of St Benedict, Scrivelsby, dates entirely from 1860.

The chancel has original Perpendicular windows whilst the north nave arcade and chapel are Early English.

This church’s true treasures are the monuments to the Marmions and Dymokes who acted as King’s and Queen’s Champions.

Mark Acton, 2013

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Richard Tasker, gamekeeper on the Dymoke's Scrivelsby estate, was murdered on 2 February 1850.

He was buried in the churchyard at St Benedict's church

June 2013

One of the fine churchyard gravestone memorials to a member of the Dymoke family, King's Champions.

June 2013