Partney - Community

Community

Partney church is dedicated to St Nicholas. It is build of greenstone in the Perpendicular style.Although known to date from the 14th century, The brick chancel was built in 1828, nave and aisles rebuilt and porch built circa 1862 by C. E. Giles, tower part rebuilt 1910. in the churchyard stands a stone commemorating Matthew Flinders' marriage in the church. The Ecclesiastical parish of Partney is part of The Partney Group of the Deanery of Bolingbroke.

The Victory Hall, next to the church, is an amenity for local clubs and groups.

The small village primary school is Church of England aided.

In the past Partney held a sheep fair. Today an annual summer fair is held to raise money for local causes.

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