English Heritage sites near Scopwick Parish
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
9 miles from Scopwick 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).
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
10 miles from Scopwick Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
18 miles from Scopwick Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
18 miles from Scopwick 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.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
26 miles from Scopwick Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
RUFFORD ABBEY
27 miles from Scopwick 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.
Churches in Scopwick Parish
Holy Cross
Pubs in Scopwick Parish
Royal Oak
Brookside, Scopwick, LN4 3PA
(01526) 320777
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