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Lincolnshire Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today.
Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites, re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
We know that not all the
properties in Lincolnshire are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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LINCOLN CASTLE
Castle Hill, Lincoln, LN1 3AA
Tel: 01522 511068 Fax:
01522 512150
E-mail:
lincoln_castle@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Web:
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
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Lincoln Castle
is an impressive 11th century stone motte
and bailey fortress, built on the site of
the original Roman Fort of Lindum.
The immense 12th century curtain wall is
flanked by two motes, two gates, and a
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On one motte stands the square 14th century
Observatory Tower, while a 12th century keep
crowns the other motte. The East Gate is flanked
by two 13th century round turrets and was
protected by a barbican, the massive square West
Gatehouse and barbican was sealed in the 14th
century and only reopened in 1993. A Georgian
building in the bailey contains one of the
original Magna Carta documents sealed by King John
and to the west of the castle is the Bishop's
Palace The Castle Offers: Gift Shop and
Heraldry Centre, The Magna Carta Exhibition, a new
Victorian Prison Experience, Special Events, Wall
Walks, Tower and Dungeons, Café & Refreshments,
Special Group Rates for Parties, Beautiful Grounds
for Picnics. For full details of Events held at
the castle for 2007 and 2008 please telephone
01522 511068 or See our website.
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TATTERSHALL CASTLE
Sleaford Road, Tattershall, Lincoln, LN4 4LR
Tel: 01526 342543
E-mail:
tattershallcastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
National Trust Property.
A vast fortified and moated red-brick tower,
built in medieval times for Ralph Cromwell, Lord
Treasurer of England.
The building was rescued
from becoming derelict by Lord Curzon 1911-14
and contains four great chambers with enormous
Gothic fireplaces, tapestries and brick
vaulting. There are spectacular views from the
battlements and a guardhouse with museum room. *No access to the upper floor.
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Bolingbroke Castle
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Bolingbroke Castle -
Photo:
Snidge
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Bolingbroke Castle can be found eleven miles
north-east of Tattershall in the Royal village
of Old Bolingbroke.
Originally just "Bolingbroke," it was later
given the "Old" prefix to distinguish it from
"New" Bolingbroke, a village built by local
landowner John Parkinson in the early 19th
century as part of a threefold ambition to
sink a coalmine, to build a "city" and to
plant a forest.
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1PE
Tel: 01476 871002 Fax:
01476 871018
E-mail:
info@belvoircastle.com
Web:
www.belvoircastle.com
The first Belvoir Castle was built by William
the Conqueror’s standard bearer in the 11th
century. Home to the Duke of Rutland, the Castle
enjoys breathtaking views and houses an
impressive collection of period furniture and
porcelain, together with paintings by
Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin.
Extensive grounds include the Spring Gardens,
dating from the 1800s, recently restored by the
Duchess of Rutland and now open for pre-booked
groups.
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Sibsey Trader Mill
Sibsey, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6HB
Tel: 01205 750036
E-mail:
traderwindmill@sibsey.fsnet.co.uk
This stately brick-built tower mill on the edge
of the Fens is one of the few surviving
six-sailed windmills in England. It was one of
the last mills to be built in Lincolnshire,
erected only in 1877, but stands on the site of
a much earlier post mill. The original machinery
at Sibsey was still working in 1953, and the
mill has since been restored. It contains a
display about Lincolnshire mills.
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Heckington Windmill
Hale Rd, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire,
NG34 9JW
Tel: 01529 461919
E-mail:
jrobmac@hotmail.com
Web:
www.visitlincolnshire.com
Heckington's unique eight-sailed windmill is a
landmark in the surrounding Fens. Built in 1830,
it was given its eight sails in 1892, after the
previous sails were blown off in a thunderstorm.
The mill stopped work in 1946, but after
extensive restoration by the County Council and
the Friends of Heckington Mill, it opened once
more for work in 1986. The turning sails can
still be seen when the wind is right, and the
Mill is open at selected times throughout the
year.
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Boston of the Fenlands and
Its Stump
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The original Boston, from
whence the Pilgrim Fathers came and where they
were put on trial and eventually imprisoned
for a year or so, is located in the
Lincolnshire Fens on the banks of the River
Witham.
This Boston has a history that harks back to
the Dark Ages.
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Boston Stump - Photo:
Martin Clark
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Lincoln Cathedral
The Chapter Clerk, 4 Priorygate, Lincoln, LN2
1PL
Tel: 01522 544544
E-mail:
visitors@lincolncathedral.com
Web:
www.lincolncathedral.com
Lincoln Cathedral built in medieval times,
incorporating Romanesque architecture from 1072.
The cathedral dominates the landscape of Lincoln
and can be seen from approximately 20 miles in
every direction.
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Monksthorpe Chapel
Gunby Hall Estate, Monksthorpe, nr Spilsby,
Lincolnshire, PE23 5PP
Tel: 01909 486411
E-mail:
monksthorpe@nationaltrust.org.uk
Late 17th-century Baptist chapel. Resembling a
brick barn, this remote chapel with outdoor
baptistery was used by local Baptists as a
secluded place of worship and is one of the two
best surviving examples in England. It was
substantially altered to its present appearance
in the early 19th century.
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The Parish Church of St.
Mary the Virgin
Barton-upon-Humber, Nr Humber Bridge
Tel: 01652 632202
E-mail:
Davidrowett@aol.com
Web:
www.stmarysbarton.org.uk
Parts of St. Mary's date back from as early as
the 12th century, with additional work being
carried out throughout the centuries that
followed, as history took its toll on the
building.
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St Hugh's
Old Brumby, Scunthorpe
E-mail:
Brigade4325@ntlworld.com
Web:
www.sthughs.co.uk
The church is usually open for private prayer
and quiet. Sunday to Friday 8.00 a.m. till
dusk.
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Barlings Abbey
Tel: 01529 461499
E-mail:
info@lincsheritage.org
Web:
www.lincsheritage.org
The ruins of Barlings Abbey lie seven miles east
of Lincoln on the west bank of the Barlings Eau,
a tributary of the River Witham.
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Bardney Abbey
Tel: 01529 461499
E-mail:
info@lincsheritage.org
Web:
www.lincsheritage.org
The village of Bardney can be found
approximately nine miles east of Lincoln on the
bank of the River Witham.
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Tupholme Abbey
Tel: 01529 461499
E-mail:
info@lincsheritage.org
Web:
www.lincsheritage.org
"The name 'Tupholme' has ancient origins. The
first part, 'Tup' is a country word for sheep,
and 'holme' comes from the Saxon word for
island, or raised piece of ground."
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The Churches Conservation
Trust
E-mail:
central@tcct.org.uk
Web:
www.visitchurches.org.uk
Organisation dedicated to the preservation of
England's Churches. Here you will find a handy
search facility to locate Churches in the area
you plan to visit.
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Belton House
Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LS
Tel: 01476 566116 Fax:
01476 579071
E-mail:
belton@ntrust.org.uk
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National Trust Property.
A crowning achievement of Restoration country
house architecture, Belton was built in
1685-88 and later altered by James Wyatt.
The stunning interiors contain exceptionally
fine plasterwork and wood-carving, as well as
important collections of paintings, furniture,
tapestries and silverware.
There are also formal gardens, an orangery, a
magnificent landscape park and a large
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Belton House Lincolnshire -
Photo:
Richard Thomas
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Grantham House
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6SS
Tel: 01476 564705
E-mail:
granthamhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Grantham House -
Photo:
Richard Croft
CCL |
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Run by English Heritage, this former medieval
residence is a little known treasure in the
shadow of the Cathedral.
Romantic medieval ruins set in gardens with
views over the city.
Special events and summer venue for Lincoln
Shakespeare Company. |
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Gunby Hall
Gunby, nr Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 5SS
Tel: 01909 486411
E-mail:
gunbyhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Fine red-brick house,
dating from 1700, with Victorian walled
gardens.
Located at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds,
Gunby Hall has an atmosphere redolent of many
generations of family occupation.
There are panelled rooms and a beautiful oak
staircase, as well as many fine paintings and
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Gunby Hall Lincolnshire -
Photo:
Chris Coleman
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The exquisite gardens are
planted with traditional English vegetables,
fruit and flowers, with espaliered apples and
pears and contain a dovecote predating the
house.
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Whitegates Cottage
Gunby Hall Estate, Mill Lane, Bratoft, nr
Spilsby, PE24 5BU
Tel: 01909 486411
Small thatched cottage dating from c.1770. Built
to provide accommodation for estate workers, the
cottage is notable for its mud and stud walling.
It has been restored using traditional methods
and materials.
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Easton Walled Gardens is a 12 acre 400 year old
garden undergoing an enormous revival.
Highlights include the Pickery with plant
collections, wild flower meadows, cottage
garden, glasshouses and birdhide. Teas and light
lunches are served overlooking the gardens using
locally sourced and made food. Please see the
website for opening times and special events.
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The Medieval Bishop's
Palace
Minster Yard, Lincoln, LN2 1PU
Tel: 01522 527468
E-mail:
customers@english-heritage.org.uk
Web:
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Run by English Heritage, this former medieval
residence is a little known treasure in the
shadow of the Cathedral. Romantic medieval ruins
set in gardens with views over the city. Special
events and summer venue for Lincoln Shakespeare
Company.
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Burghley House
Burghley Park, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 3JY
Tel: 01780 752451 Fax:
01780 480125
E-mail:
burghley@burghley.co.uk
Burghley House is the largest and grandest house
of the first Elizabethan Age. Built and mostly
designed by William Cecil, Lord High Treasurer
of England, between 1565 and 1587, the House is
a family home for his descendants to this day.
At present is it occupied by Mr Simon and Lady
Victoria Leatham, well known as one of the
experts on BBC Television's 'Antiques Roadshow'.
Eighteen State Rooms including many decorated by
Antonio Verrio in the 17th century, house a huge
collection of great works of art, including one
of the most important private collections of
17th century Italian paintings, the earliest
inventoried collection of Japanese ceramics in
the West, rare examples of European porcelain,
and wood carvings by Grinling Gibbons and his
followers. There are also four magnificent State
Beds, fine examples of English and continental
furniture and important tapestries and textiles.
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Doddington Hall
Doddington, Lincoln, LN6 4RU
Tel: 01522 694308 Fax:
01522 685259
E-mail:
fionawatson@doddingtonhall.free-online.co.uk
Doddington Hall is a superb Elizabethan mansion
completed in 1600 by the brilliant architect,
Robert Smythson. The Hall stands today exactly
as it was built with its walled gardens,
gatehouse and family church. The elegant
Georgian interior contains a fascinating
collection of pictures, textiles, porcelain and
furniture that reflect four centuries of
unbroken family occupation.
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