English Heritage sites near Harmston Parish
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
6 miles from Harmston Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
16 miles from Harmston 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).
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
20 miles from Harmston 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
20 miles from Harmston 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.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
24 miles from Harmston Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
24 miles from Harmston 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 Harmston Parish
All Saints, Harmston
Pubs in Harmston Parish
Thorold Arms
High Street, Harmston, LN5 9SN
(01522) 722788
thoroldarmsharmston.co.uk/