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Lincolnshire Travel Guide - Historic Buildings

Alford Five Sailed Windmill   One of the finest surviving traditional windmills in Lincolnshire. Alford is unusual in that it has five sails. Visitors can see grain being ground and purchase flour from the shop. A short distance away is Alford Manor Museum. East Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, England, LN13 9EQ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the very north east edge of Alford, on the A1104. Free parking. Website: Alford Five Sailed Windmill Email: enquiries@fivesailed.co.uk Phone: 01507 462136 Location map Details of Alford Five Sailed Windmill OS TF456763 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Brayford Pool   The historic waterfront area of Lincoln marks the point where the Roman Fossdyke meets the River Witham to link Lincoln to the sea. Attractive walkways now line the Pool area, which is known for its population of mute swans. Near Brayside is the 15th century Witch and Wardrobe pub, which is - apparently - haunted by a pair of ill-fated lovers, and a playful poltergeist. Brayford Wharf North, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 1YX Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: A very short walk from Lincoln High Street along the River Witham. Location map Details of Brayford Pool OS SK972711 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Cardinal's Hat and Dernstall House   This pair of historic buildings stand at the start of The Strait section of Lincoln's Steep Hill. The Cardinal's Hat is a 15th century three story building with a lower story of brick and a timber-framed upper two floors. Like many 1late medieval and Tudor buildings, the upper floors of the Cardinal's Hat lean out over the lower floor in an attempt to maximize street frontage space. Dernstall House contains masonry dating from the 12th century. The Strait, Steep Hill Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1LR Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the lower end of Steep Hill, a very short walk from the cathedral. Location map Details of Cardinal's Hat and Dernstall House OS SK976715 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ellis Windmill   A restored 18th century windmill, one of 9 that used to stand on the high ridge of the Lincoln Edge. The mill was built in 178 and continued in operation until the 1940s. After many years standing derelict it has been restored to fully working order. Volunteer guides show visitors around the mill on weekends in summer, and at other times. See the Museum of Lincolnshire Life website for details of opening times. The Museum of Lincolnshire Life, Mill Road Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3LY Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Directly behind the museum, on Mill Road. Parking a short walk away, near the castle. Website: Ellis Windmill Phone: +44 (0) 1522 528448 Fax: +44 (0) 1522 521264 Museum of Lincolnshire Life Location map Details of Ellis Windmill OS SK972722 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Exchequer Gate, Lincoln   A fine 13th/14th century gateway between Castle Square and the Minster Yard that surrounds Lincoln Cathedral. The gate was so named because in the Middle Ages tenants of the cathedral gathered here to pay their rents, and a chequered cloth of alternating black and white squares was used to aide the counting. Castle Hill, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1PZ Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Between Castle Hill and the cathedral. There are several paid parking lots in the vicinity. Location map Details of Exchequer Gate, Lincoln OS SK976718 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Greyfriars   The oldest Franciscan church building in England, Greyfriars originally served as the infirmary hall for the monks who formed one of four friaries in medieval Lincoln. The friary was begun around 1237, and completed about 40 years later. Today it is used for regular exhibitions of Lincolnshire archaeology and local history. Saltergate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located off Saltergate immediately behind St Swithin's church. Details of Greyfriars OS SK977712 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Harding House   This lovely old building on Lincoln's historic Steep Hill was built in the 15th century, probably as a merchant's house. The lower floor is built of stone, while the upper floor is timber framed. It now houses a craft gallery. Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1LT Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the top end of Steep Hill, a very short walk from the cathedral. Location map Details of Harding House OS SK976716 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

High Bridge   A unique medieval treasure, High Bridge spans the River Witham near the bottom of High Street in Lincoln. The bridge is the oldest medieval bridge in England that still has houses built upon it. The majority of the space on High Bridge is occupied by a restored half-timbered building dating to the Jacobean period. High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1AF Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the bottom of the pedestrianised area of High Street. Location map Details of High Bridge OS SK975711 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Jews Court   A lovely stone building, probably dating to the 17th or possibly the 18th century. The building takes its name from the fact that a synagogue stood near the site in the early Middle Ages. An alternative theory is that Jews Court is actually built upon the site of a 12th century synagogue. Beside Jews Court is Jews House, an 11th century building which may be the oldest occupied house in Europe. Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1LW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Halfway down Steep Hill from the Cathedral Quarter (or halfway up from High Street) Location map Details of Jews Court OS SK976715 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Jews House   A lovely stone building, possibly the oldest occupied house in Europe. Jews House was built around 1150 and takes its name from the fact that it was owned by a Jewish woman named Bellaset in the late 13th century. Jews House is located on cobbled Steep Hill, the historic route from lower Lincoln to the Cathedral and Castle. Steep Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1LW Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Halfway down Steep Hill from the Cathedral Quarter (or halfway up from High Street) Location map Details of Jews House OS SK976715 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Leigh-Pemberton House   A lovely half-timbered house on historic Castle Square in the centre of Lincoln. The house was built around 1543, and stands directly over the old Roman Ermine Street. it is now the home of the Lincoln Tourist Information Centre. 9 Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3AA Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: On Castle Hill (Castle Square) between the castle and cathedral. Website: Leigh-Pemberton House Location map Details of Leigh-Pemberton House OS SK976718 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Lincoln Guildhall   A Tudor landmark, the Guildhall stands above the Stonebow, where the southern gate to the Roman city of Lincoln stood. The Guildhall acts as the meeting place for the mayor and council of Lincoln. The frontage of the guildhall is adorned with beautifully crafted statues and grotesque carvings. Regular guided tours are available. Saltergate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1DH Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the junction of High Street and Saltergate, lower Lincoln. An easy walk downhill from the castle and cathedral. Website: Lincoln Guildhall Location map Details of Lincoln Guildhall OS SK975712 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Medieval Bishop's Palace   The medieval Bishop's Palace was the home of the powerful Bishops of Lincoln from 1150 until it was destroyed following the English Civil War. The medieval palace ruins stand a stone's throw from the cathedral. The palace was enlarged and remodelled by Bishop Hugh of Avalon, who was later canonized as Great St Hugh. The best remaining part of the palace is the west hall, with its fine undercroft, and three service doors at the south end of the hall. Saltergate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1PU Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located just opposite the south porch of Lincoln Cathedral. Plenty of paid parking within walking distance of the cathedral quarter. Website: Medieval Bishop's Palace English Heritage Location map Details of Medieval Bishop's Palace OS SK977717 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Norman House, Lincoln   A lovely old Norman building, one of the oldest in the country originally built for habitation. Norman House was built in the late 12th century, and was thought for many years to have been the home of the wealthy Jewish financier, Aaron of Lincoln. This is now thought to be unlikely. The building is now occupied by a shop. 47 Steep Hill, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1LU Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: A short - but steep! - walk down Steep Hill from Castle Square. No parking, but there are several paid parking a few blocks away, near the castle. Location map Details of Norman House, Lincoln OS SK976717 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pottergate   A restored medieval gateway that gave access to Lincoln Cathedral Cose. Pottergate is one of only two surviving gateways to the cathedral precincts, the other being Exchequer Gate. The gate is pierced by a high arch, and surmounted by an upper story topped by battlements. Pottergate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1NS Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: A very short walk from the cathedral in uphill Lincoln. Location map Details of Pottergate OS SK980716 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Priory Gate   Priory Gate marks the location of one of the old medieval gates that gave access to the close surrounding Lincoln Cathedral. The current gateway, which straddles the north end of Pottergate, is a Victorian structure replacing the earlier medieval gateway here. The gate stands a few short steps away from a statue of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, a Lincolnshire native. Pottergate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN2 1PL Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: At the upper end of Pottergate, a few steps from the cathedral chapter house. Location map Details of Priory Gate OS SK976715 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

St Mary's Guildhall   Built about 1160 as a luxurious residence, possibly a royal palace, this fine medieval building later became the home of the Great Guild of St Mary. It is built directly over the Roman Fosse Way, and a section of Roman road can be viewed inside the Guildhall. 385 High Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN5 7SF Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: On Lincoln High Street, several blocks south of the River Witham. On street parking in nearby streets, or a five minute walk from the pedestrian area of High Street. Website: St Mary's Guildhall Email: lincolncivictrust@btinternet.com Phone: 01522 546422 Lincoln Civic Trust Location map Details of St Mary's Guildhall OS SK973704 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Tattershall College   The scanty remains of a grammar school established by Ralph Cromwell, founder of nearby Tattershall Castle, for choristers of his collegiate church. Cromwell was a prolific builder; in addition to the college and castle, he built the church and almshouses in Tattershall, which can all be seen today. Tattershall, Lincolnshire, England, LN4 4LG Attraction Type: Historic Property Location: Located just off the market square in Tattershall, where there is plentiful parking. Signposted for pedestrians. Website: Tattershall College English Heritage Location map Details of Tattershall College OS TF213577 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering