English Heritage sites near Scopwick Parish

Tattershall College

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

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

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

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

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

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
the-royal-oak.ueniweb.com

Having been closed for over a year, the pub reopened in October 2019. The building dates from the early 18th century. There is a spacious, L-shaped bar and dining area, and a separate games room with pool and darts. Live bands, jam nights,...