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The village is well known for its limestone quarries. Clipsham stone,part of the Upper Lincolnshire Limestone Formation, can be found in many of Britain's most famous buildings including King's College Chapel (Cambridge), the Examination Schools in Oxford, York Minster, and in repairs to the Houses of Parliament. The earliest recorded use of Clipsham stone was for Windsor Castle between 1363 and 1368.
Yew Tree Avenue, Castle Bytham Rd ½m east of the village. A half-mile avenue of 150 year-old yew trees clipped into various designs.
The Church of St Mary is mainly 14th century but has some 12th century wood. The sturdy west tower has an unusual broach spire. The font and capitals of the north aisle are Noman.
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- Landmark