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St Vedast, Tathwell

A hilltop church dedicated to a rare patron — only two churches in Britain share the name of this French healer-bishop.

St Vedast, Tathwell, Tathwell
St Vedast, Tathwell interior
Looking towards the altar inside St Vedast’s.

Dedicated to St Vedast

St Vedast was a French bishop associated with healing miracles and wise teaching, who died in 539; his feast day falls on 6 February. Only two churches in Britain are dedicated to him, making the dedication here a genuine rarity — “St Vedast, pray for us!”

St Vedast’s sits on a hilltop above Tathwell, reached along Thackers Lane where it forks with New Lane. A stained glass window inside depicts the church’s rare patron saint.

If you find the church closed, telephone numbers are posted in the porch so a key can be arranged — the parish is keen that visitors are still able to see inside.

Location & Access

Thackers Lane (off New Lane), Tathwell, Lincolnshire
A small car park and narrow gravel path lead up to the churchyard. Open daily — if not, telephone numbers for access are posted in the porch.

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Safeguarding

If you have a concern please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer — see our Safeguarding page. In an emergency where someone is at risk, dial 999.

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