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A living statue in front of the Tithe Barn -
Photo:
Kokai
CCL |
This
fascinating market town in the Nene valley has a
long and illustrious history dating back to the
6th century. The poet John Betjeman described St
Mary’s Church, designed by Sir Ninian Comper, as
‘the finest modern parish church in England’ while
14th century All Hallows Church has fine examples
of medieval craftsmanship.
During the reign of Elizabeth 1 Sir Christopher
Hatton, the Lord of the Manor, sponsored Sir
Francis Drake's expeditions. In return Drake
re-named one of his ships ‘Golden Hind’ after the
Hind Hotel. Oliver Cromwell stayed at the hotel on
his way to the Battle of Naseby in 1645.
Other
significant local buildings include a 15th
century tithe barn and 17th Century Croyland
Abbey. |
