Lincolnshire Travel Guide - Towns and Villages
Part of the Lincolnshire Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information
One of the most attractive market towns in Lincolnshire, Alford lies at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. On the outskirts of Alford is a unique five sailed windmill, which dates to 1839. It is one of only three working windmills in the county, and visitors can buy fresh ground grains.The thatched manor house dates to 1611 and is one of the oldest thatched manors in the country.
Alford,
Lincolnshire,
England
Located at the junction of three rivers; the ouse, Humber, and Trent. A treasure trove for heritage hunters, Alkborough features an 11th century Norman church, in addition to a Roman camp. The camp is named the Countess Close, after Countess Lucy, wife of the Norman Lord Ivo Tailbois. In addition, there is an intriguing turf maze called Julian's Bower, one of the last original turf mazes in the country. The maze is 13 metres in diameter, and is thought to date to the Roman period.
Alkborough,
Lincolnshire,
England
The village of Ancaster sits astride the old Roman road of Ermine Street. it is most famous for a horde of Roman coins found here in the ruins of a Roman camp. The coins and other finds from excavations are in the Grantham museum. Ancaster's name will forever be associated with the oolitic limestone quarried here for centuries. Ancaster stone was noted for the fact that it hardened immediately after quarrying, making it suitable for both building and artistic carving.
Ancaster,
Lincolnshire,
England
A small village with a big name, Ashby Puerorum owes its unusual moniker to a 13th century Bishop of Lincoln, Oliver Sutton, who renamed the village when he decreed that all pfofits from the living here should go to support the choirboys of Lincoln Cathedral. The name 'Ashby Puerorum' translates loosely as 'the little boys Ashby'.
Ashby Puerorum,
Lincolnshire,
England
Sometimes mistakenly spelled 'Auborn', this small village seven miles south of Lincoln is home to the 17th century manor house of Aubourn hall. The hall, surrounded by small gardens, was built by architect Robert Smythson for Sir John Meres. The tiny parish church of St Peter dates to the year 1200, with even earlier foundations. The church was once much larger, but when the new Victorian church was built, only the chancel of the old building was left standing. the foundations of the old nave, tower, and porch can still be seen in the churchyard.
Aubourn,
Lincolnshire,
England
The name of Bardney village gives a clue to its past. The 'ey' ending means 'island', an indication that the area on the bank of the Witham was once marshland, and the village site little more than an island in the marsh. Bardney was the site of a 7th century abbey established under King Ethelred (not the 'unready' king of the same name). When the bones of St Oswald were brought to Bardeney Abbey in 675, the monks at first refused to admit them. they were later convinced that he was indeed a saint, and ever after they left the gates of the abbey wide open. This gave rise to a Lincolnshire saying - when someone leaves a door open, they are asked, "Are you from Bardney?". There is little of the abbey remaining, but the parish church of St Lawrence dates to 1434, and was erected by the monks of Bardney for the villagers.
Bardney,
Lincolnshire,
England
Otherwise known simply as Barnetby, this busy village has a history at least as old as the Domesday Book of 1086. Nearby is the abandoned church of St Mary, which may date to the Saxon period. Outside Barnetby, beside the A18, is a 17th century gallows erected on the orders of King James I. It seems that two local families of gentry, the de Ros and Tyrwhits, had a sometimes violent feud that ran for almost 3 centuries. King James built the gallows and decreed that any subsequent deaths due to violence between the families would be considered murder and the offender would be hung. It must have worked - there are no further reports of incidents!
Barnetby le Wold,
Lincolnshire,
England
A small village close top the Lincolnshire border with Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Barrowby was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The oldest building is All Saints Church, which dates to the 14th century. Within sight of the village (depending on where you stand!) is Belvoir Castle, home of the Dukes of Rutland. Just 3 miles away is Belton House, a lovely 17th century mansion.
Barrowby,
Lincolnshire,
England
a small town on the banks of the Humber River in northern Lincolnshire, at the southern end of the Humber Bridge. The most interesting building in Barton is the church of St Peter, a real Saxon gem, with lovely rounded and triangular arcading in the tower. Numerous Saxon finds have been unearthed in the area. The long distance path known as the Viking way begins here and runs south to Rutland.
Barton upon Humber,
Lincolnshire,
England
Located just on the outskirts of Grantham, Belton is home to Belton house, a beautiful 17th century restoration mansion owned by the national trust. The village itself was built by the owners of Belton House to provide accommodation for estate workers. The 12th century church of St Peter and St Paul boasts some superb memorials to the Brownlow and Cust families. Oliver Cromwell fought his first battle near here, at Belton Wood.
Belton,
Lincolnshire,
England
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