Lincolnshire
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Introducing some of Lincolnshire's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry. Skip this section and go to place by numbers
Mickling Barf with detached garage
Beelsby
Family home designed by Rex and Jenifer Critchlow for themselves and their family about 1962 and built in three phases between 1962 and 1982.
Former St Mark’s Railway Station and adjoining Office and…
Lincoln
Former railway station and adjoining office and platform, constructed in 1846 to designs by W A Nicholson (1803-1853).
St Mary's Guildhall
Lincoln
St Mary's Guildhall, possibly Henry II's town house, served as a guildhall from 1251 to 1547. It's a palatial domestic complex with significant historical and social importance.
Nocton Hall
Nocton
A country house of 1841 by William Shearman for the Earl and Countess of Ripon, ruinous following a fire in 2004.
Scrivelsby Court
Scrivelsby
Scrivelsby Court, advised by Humphry Repton, features post-medieval gardens and a converted 16th-century gatehouse, with historical ties to the Marmion and Dymoke families.
Cathedral Church of St Mary and Cloisters and Chapter Hou…
Lincoln
The Cathedral Church of St Mary in Lincoln was established between 1072-1092.
Former maltings of Bass Industrial Estate
Sleaford
The former Bass maltings at Sleaford, completed in 1907 by one of England's largest and most influential brewers, is thought to be the largest complex of floor maltings to have been...
Flixborough Saxon nunnery and site of All Saints medieval…
Flixborough
Flixborough reveals a high-status Middle Saxon settlement, likely a nunnery, with rich archaeological finds.
Riseholme Hall
Riseholme
Riseholme Hall, remodeled by William Railton in the 1840s, was originally built by the Chaplin family in the 18th century and is now part of the University of Lincoln.
Brocklesby Park
Brocklesby
Brocklesby Park is a historic estate with 18th-century parkland designed by prominent figures like Lancelot Brown. It features a restored mansion, gardens, and notable structures.
Hemswell Court, former RAF Officers' Mess, including asso…
Hemswell Cliff
Former RAF Officers' Mess built in 1935 and opened in 1936, converted to a hotel in the 1980s.
Bardney Abbey: remains of a Benedictine monastery, fishpo…
Bardney
Bardney Abbey includes remains of a Benedictine monastery and post-Dissolution structures, highlighting its religious, cultural, and historical significance, with well-preserved...
Belton House
Londonthorpe and Harrowby Without
Belton House, built in the late 17th century by Sir John Brownlow, boasts historically significant gardens and a rich custodial heritage, now managed by the National Trust.
Culverthorpe Hall
Culverthorpe and Kelby
Culverthorpe Hall, a Grade I listed mansion built by Sir John Newton in the late 17th century, features historic gardens originally laid out by the Newton family.
Remains of Knights Templar preceptory, watermill and fish…
South Witham
The Knights Templar preceptory at Temple Hill, South Witham, a major archaeological site with well-preserved remains, offers valuable insights into medieval religious, military, and daily...
Whisby Hall
Doddington and Whisby
Whisby Hall is an early 19th-century red brick manor house with distinct architectural features, including stone coped gables, a double-fronted facade, and decorative pilasters.
Church House, 1 Wormgate
Boston
A mid-C17 house, later school and office, with C18 and C20 additions and alterations.
Hainton Hall
Hainton
Hainton Hall, a Grade I listed country house, showcases 17th-century origins with architectural contributions from Lancelot Brown and William Emes, emphasizing its historic development and...
Remains of a preceptory, fishponds and post-medieval gard…
Eagle and Swinethorpe
The preceptory at Eagle Hall was a Knights Templar monastery, later a Knights Hospitaller commandery. It features earthworks, medieval fishponds, and post-medieval garden remnants.
The Hall
Spridlington
The Hall, a former rectory built in 1842, features yellow brick, Corinthian columns, and ornate window designs, donated by Rev. Hutton.
Chain Home Transmitter Tower, former RAF Stenigot
Donington on Bain
A Chain Home radar transmitter tower of 1939, built by Blaw Knox ltd, the design is one of three approved variants to the specifications produced by Air Ministry engineer Norman Garnish.
Skegness Esplanade and Tower Gardens
Skegness
Skegness Tower Gardens (formerly Pleasure Gardens) part of the new town plans of 1868 by Civil Engineers Clarke and Pickwell for Lord Scarbrough.
Aisthorpe Hall
Aisthorpe
Aisthorpe Hall is a small late 17th-century country house with 19th-century additions, featuring ashlar limestone, sash windows, and a historic interior with notable architectural elements.
Greyfriars' Museum
Lincoln
Greyfriars' Museum, formerly a Franciscan friary infirmary from the 13th century, was converted into a museum in the early 20th century. It's a historically significant structure in Lincoln.
Blyborough Hall
Blyborough
Blyborough Hall, a country house dated to the early 18th century, showcases detailed plasterwork and a prominent 18th-century geometrical staircase with ornate features.
Catley Priory
Walcott
Catley Priory is a rare Gilbertine double house founded in the 12th century. It features substantial archaeological remains, including earthworks, moats, and cloistered buildings.
Greatford Hall
Barholm and Stowe
Parkland and gardens of Greatford Hall, constructed around 1610 on the site of a medieval manor house, developed in the early C17, C18, and early C20, with commercial watercress beds added...
Main building at St John's Hospital
Bracebridge Heath
The former Lincolnshire Pauper lunatic asylum was designed by Hamilton and Medland of Gloucester in 1848, and built in 1850-2 with additions and alterations in 1857-8, 1869, 1880-2, 1902,...
Black Holt former Atomic Bomb Store: Testing Building
Coningsby
A mounded and reinforced concrete test building at the former atomic bomb store at Black Holt near RAF Coningsby, dating to the 1950s and converted to a Safe Command Post in the 1980s.
Ruins and site of St Leonard's Priory
Stamford
Part of the precinct of St Leonard's Priory, Stamford, a cell of the cathedral monastery of Durham, including the upstanding remains of the nave of the priory church, rebuilt in the C19, and...
Canwick Hall
Canwick
Canwick Hall, now flats, was remodeled in 1810 by Colonel Waldo Sibthorpe. It features limestone ashlar, slate roofs, and Doric columns, highlighting its neoclassical style.
Riseholme Hall
Riseholme
Riseholme Hall, an early 18th-century country house refaced by William Railton in 1840, features Italianate style with Doric columns and intricate decorative work.
Roman Villa west of Hill Holt Farm
Norton Disney
A Romano-British villa considered to have originated in the 1st century AD and continued in occupation to the mid-4th century with evidence of several phases of construction and...
Bishop's Manor: the remains of a medieval bishop's palace
Nettleham
Bishops' palaces were luxurious residences that provided accommodations for bishops and their retinues, often featuring elaborate architecture and decoration.
Church of All Saints
Stamford
The Church of All Saints in Stamford is Grade I listed for its rich 13th-century architecture, inventive 15th-century features, significant Browne family brasses, and association with...
'The Castles' motte and bailey
Barrow upon Humber
Motte and bailey castles, introduced by the Normans, served as fortifications, residences, and administrative centers in Britain, crucial for studying Norman influence and the feudal system.
Brattleby Hall
Brattleby
Brattleby Hall, a small country house from around 1780, was notably altered in 1838-9 by William Nicholson and expanded between 1875-80, now converted into flats.
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Search for more listed places in LincolnshireLincolnshire through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Lincolnshire changes over time. Skip this section and go to aerial photos
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Lincolnshire
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground. Skip this section and go to archive images
Barton-Upon-Humber
The Rope Works, Barton-upon-Humber, 1922
Barton-Upon-Humber
Hall's Barton Ropery Co Ltd Rope Works off Waterside Road and environs, Barton-upon-Humber, 1949
Branston
Branston Hall (County Sanatorium), Branston, 1947
Branston
Branston Hall (County Sanatorium), Branston, 1947
Grimsby
People's Park and environs, Grimsby, 1925
Wellow
People's Park, Wellow, 1950
Boston
St Botolph's Church, the Market Place and the town, Boston, 1930
Boston
St Botolph's Church and environs, Boston, 1951
Sleaford
The town centre, Sleaford, 1925
Sleaford
St Denys Church and the town centre, Sleaford, 1951
Lincolnshire in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Lincolnshire's past. Skip this section and go to stories about heritage
Charles George Harper Collection
East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
Date created: 1795 - 1815
Watercolour painting showing a view from the south-east of the cross in the churchyard of St Margaret's Church, with the church in the background
Eric de Mare
Boston, Lincolnshire
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Exterior view of the Maud Foster Mill in Boston, Lincolnshire showing a detail of a doorway.
John Gay Collection: Rural Life
South Holland, Lincolnshire
Date created: Early 1950s
Portrait of Charles Wright, a potato farm worker, having a lunch break on the Lincolnshire Fens near Holbeach
John Gay Collection: Counties
Boston, Lincolnshire
Date created: Early 1950s
View along Church Street towards the tower of St Botolph's Church (Boston Stump) looming in the mist, showing a man working at a stall with rabbits...
John Laing Collection
East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
Date created: Jul 1970
A tug moored alongside a towing barge, used during the launch of the Northcoates pipeline
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Date created: 09 Jun 1892
A view looking north-west from the River Witham towards Lincoln, with the cathedral atop the high ground
Alfred Newton and Sons
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
Date created: Jul 1898
GENERAL VIEW FROM PROMENADE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
Date created: 1900 - 1910
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING ROSS CASTLE WITH THE PIER IN THE DISTANCE
Walter Scott
Boston, Lincolnshire
Date created: 1933
A view of a tank in front of the war memorial in Boston
John Gay Collection: Rural Life
South Holland, Lincolnshire
Date created: Early 1950s
Farm workers harvesting potatoes on the Lincolnshire Fens near Holbeach, showing one standing in a mound of potatoes holding a riddle and the other...
Alfred Newton and Sons
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
Date created: Jul 1898
GENERAL VIEW FROM PROMENADE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
Date created: 1900 - 1905
GENERAL VIEW LOOKING TOWARDS PIER
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Lincolnshire. Skip this section and go to education
10 Lesser Known Places Linked to King Henry VIII
Mentions Parish Church of St James
Discover the lesser-known historic sites linked to Henry VIII, including Whitehall Palace, Windsor Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, and Eltham Palace, London.
What Is the Oldest House in England?
Mentions Jews House, 1, Christ Hospital Terrace, 46 and 47, Steep Hill
Discover when the oldest house in England was built. The earliest domestic house, Saltford Manor House, could date from the 12th century.
The Timeless Charm of English Market Towns and Halls
Mentions Central Market
Discover the history of English market towns and halls, including farmers' markets, Christmas markets, market squares and corn exchanges.
8 Sites of Scientific Discovery and Innovation
Mentions Woolsthorpe Manor House
From Charles Darwin to Alan Turing, discover incredible places in England connected to scientific achievement.
Historic North Sea Floods
Mentions Gardeners Office By Addlethorpe Avenue, Butlins Holiday Camp, Sutton on Sea War Memorial and surrounding garden walls
The 1953 East Coast floods and other major historic floods that have impacted coastal England over the last 1,000 years.
What Is the Oldest Pub or Inn in England?
Mentions Angel and Royal Hotel
Many pubs and inns claim to be the oldest pub in England. Here are the facts.
10 Accessible Historic Places to Visit
Mentions Lincoln Castle, Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings)
Here we look at some listed places that have creatively improved their accessibility.
A Guide to Traditional English Buildings
Mentions Jews House
Traditional buildings made from local materials are known as vernacular.
A Guide to English Gothic Architecture
Mentions Cathedral Church of St Mary and Cloisters and Chapter House and Libraries
Learn how to identify the features and characteristics of medieval Gothic architecture in England.
12 of the Oldest Tea Rooms in England
Mentions Heckington Mill
Tea rooms first appeared in England in the 18th century, and the first tea room, Twinings, has stood in the same spot for over 300 years.
Anglo-Saxon Architecture: Understated Jewels of England’s Heritage
Mentions Church of St Peter
Discover the legacy of Anglo-Saxon architecture including some of England’s oldest standing buildings.
The Bennets, the Bridgertons, and Now You: Assembly Rooms Past and Present
Mentions County Assembly Rooms, The Assembly Rooms, Assembly Rooms
Regency romance has returned to our screens with the likes of Bridgerton and a flurry of Austen adaptions.
Mentions Lincolnshire
You're one-of-a-kind, you stand out from the crowd, you're irreplaceable. Don't settle for dull.
Ditch Dull Dates
You're one-of-a-kind, you stand out from the crowd, you're irreplaceable. Don't settle for dull.
Mentions Lincolnshire
Anthony Goode guided the repair of the 17th-century dovecote on the grounds of Barholm Old Hall in Lincolnshire, persuading the architect and...
Repairing the Dovecote at Barholm Old Hall in Lincolnshire
Anthony Goode guided the repair of the 17th-century dovecote on the grounds of Barholm Old Hall in Lincolnshire, persuading the architect and contractors to use an earthen mortar and traditional techniques to repair the important historic structure.
Exploring the Experiences of Disabled Heritage Professionals
Mentions Lincolnshire
Exploring the experiences of disabled people working in the heritage sector.
The National Pipe Archive
Mentions Lincolnshire
Historic England funding enables online access to digital resources and guidance notes from the National Pipe Archive.
Mapping the Palaeolithic in England
Mentions Lincolnshire
Developing a GIS resource to help map the potential for Palaeolithic period archaeology in England.
Value of Heritage-led Regeneration for England’s High Streets Revealed by New Independent Evaluation
Mentions Lincolnshire
Led by Historic England, the High Street Heritage Action Zone programme unlocked the potential of 67 historic high streets across England.
17 Remarkable Historic Places Listed in 2024
Mentions Walled Garden north of Ashby Hall, Lincolnshire
Celebrating 17 historic gems that were examined, protected and added to the National Heritage List for England in 2024.
Gods and Goddesses, Heroes and Heroines in the Nene Valley
Mentions Lincolnshire
The discovery of an important group of Roman sculpture fragments in the Nene Valley.
Outreach to Ownership: a Community-focused Research Pilot
Mentions Lincolnshire
Public heritage bodies in England and Scotland working in partnership to empower community-led research in the cultural sector.
30 Years of Flying in the North
Mentions Lincolnshire
Celebrating the achievements of Historic England's aerial recording programme in the North of England.
Research Reports Roundup to February 2024
Mentions Lincolnshire
A roundup of new additions to the Historic England Research Reports database and a longer term overview of industrial heritage reports.
Preserving Archaeological Remains
Mentions Lincolnshire
A behind the scenes look at recent guidelines for best practice in preserving archaeological sites
Using Drones For Field Survey
Mentions Lincolnshire
Small unmanned aircraft, often known as drones, can now be used to create digital field surveys. Assessment of the results suggests a technique with c
The English Railway Station
Mentions Lincolnshire
The first-ever national survey of these iconic structures has been published by Historic England.
Lincolnshire's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area. Skip this section and go to grant-aided places
Wrawby Post Mill, Mill Lane, Wrawby, North Lincolnshire
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This building was a post mill for the processing of cereals. It was originally built in the mid - late 18th century.
Wrawby Post Mill, Mill Lane, Wrawby, North Lincolnshire
Workers at Scawby Brook, North Lincolnshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
A group of men at Scawby Brook.
Workers at Scawby Brook, North Lincolnshire
Windmill, High Street, Moulton, Lincolnshire
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
Moulton Windmill is an enormous tower mill which was built in the 1820s by Robert King. The mill has eight floors plus a basement.
Windmill, High Street, Moulton, Lincolnshire
Windmill at Croft, Lincolnshire
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This four storey tower mill and adjoining granary were built in 1814 for the milling of corn.
Windmill at Croft, Lincolnshire
Willer & Rileys Factory, Boston, Lincolnshire
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
Exterior view of the Willer & Riley's Factory in Boston, Lincolnshire showing vehicles.
Willer & Rileys Factory, Boston, Lincolnshire
Wellington Monument, Old Woodhall Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This monument was built in in 1844 by Col. Richard Elmhurst.
Wellington Monument, Old Woodhall Road, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
Well Head Cottage, Bourne, Lincolnshire
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This farm house was built in the early 18th century. It is built on the site of a Norman castle built by Baldwin FitzGilbert.
Well Head Cottage, Bourne, Lincolnshire
Watermill, Abbey Lane, Alvingham, Lincolnshire
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
There is known to have been a watermill on this site since 1155. The present watermill was built in 1782, by John Maddison.
Watermill, Abbey Lane, Alvingham, Lincolnshire
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Cathedral Church of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Minster Yard, Lincoln
Lincoln Cathedral is a key example of Gothic architecture, both in its 'Early English' sections (1192 - 1240's rebuilding) and in the decorated angel...
Dogdyke Pumping Station, Tattershall
This historic land drainage pumping station comprises an 1856 steam pump house and a 1940 Diesel Pump House, both containing historic engines.
Garden Loggia, Steps and Trough 90m South of Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire
The Italian Garden lies within the historic grounds of Harlaxton Manor, featuring a garden loggia reached by a flight of steps, a formal rose garden...
Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire
Harlaxton Manor is a Grade I-listed manor house, now serving as part of a university campus.
Lincoln Castle, Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincs
Lincoln Castle was built almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror as part of his strategy to control the north of the United Kingdom.
Moulton Windmill, High Street, Moulton, Nr Spalding, Lincolnshire
Moulton Mill is the UK's tallest working windmill, soaring to a height of 100ft and containing nine floors.
North East Gazebo, Walls, Steps and Gazebos to the South West Forecourt at Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Lincolnshire
The northeast gazebo, retaining wall, and associated structures are integral components of the historic formal gardens of Grade-I listed Harlaxton...
The Dovecote, The Old Hall, Barholm, Lincolnshire
The Dovecote at the Old Hall dates from around 1600 and is a Grade II*-listed structure and scheduled monument with approximately 1500 stone-brick...
Tower on the Moor, The Broadway, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire
The brick structure known as the Tower on the Moor is the standing remains of a medieval fortified hunting lodge, comprising its stair turret and a...
Wall to the South of Holy Trinity Church, Tattershall
This ancient wall is situated within the enclosed and open churchyards of Holy Trinity Church in Tattershall.
Walls Steps and Gazebos to South West of Forecourt at Harlaxton Manor, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire
The southwest Gazebo, along with its retaining wall and associated structures, contributes to the historic formal gardens of Harlaxton Manor.
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