English Heritage sites near Barkston Parish
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
19 miles from Barkston Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
20 miles from Barkston Parish
Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, the builder of nearby Tattershall Castle (National Trust).
RUFFORD ABBEY
23 miles from Barkston Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
26 miles from Barkston Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
LYDDINGTON BEDE HOUSE
28 miles from Barkston Parish
Set beside the church of a picturesque ironstone village, Lyddington Bede House originated as the late medieval wing of a palace belonging to the Bishops of Lincoln.
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
29 miles from Barkston Parish
The remains of a 13th-century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.
Churches in Barkston Parish
St Nicholas
Church Street
Barkston
Grantham
07398 390549
http://www.southcliffchurches.uk
Please visit our website at www.southcliffchurches.uk
Pubs in Barkston Parish
Stag Inn
Church Street, Barkston, NG32 2NB
(01400) 251363
thestagbarkston.co.uk/