English Heritage sites near Metheringham Parish
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
9 miles from Metheringham 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
9 miles from Metheringham Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
16 miles from Metheringham 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.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
18 miles from Metheringham Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
24 miles from Metheringham 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.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
25 miles from Metheringham Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
Churches in Metheringham Parish
St Wilfrid
Church Walk
Metheringham
01522 794868
The church of St Oswald, Blankney is presently without a vicar. Enquiries are being dealt with by the Acting Rural Dean.
Pubs in Metheringham Parish
Lincolnshire Poacher
Stone built building trading primarily as a restaurant.
Londesborough Arms
Long standing Batemans pub popular with locals. The pub has a small bar counter serving an open plan bar with several additional cosy drinking areas. Horse racing pictures and decoration adorn the walls.
Star & Garter
A prominent stone built corner pub next to the . The public bar has wood panelling and beams with an area set aside for pool at one end and a welcoming alcove with coal fire at the opposite end. A cosy lounge is towards the rear of the buil...
White Hart
High Street, Metheringham, LN4 3DZ
07546 436461
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