Bolingbroke Back in Time – Volunteers Wanted!

This is the third year Heritage Lincolnshire (HTL) and Friends of Bolingbroke Castle (FOBC) are running Bolingbroke Back in Time, a medieval reenactment festival for the whole family. We are…

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Bolingbroke Back In Time!

Join Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friendsof Bolingbroke Castle as they team upwith the magnificent Plantagenet Societyto bring you a weekend to remember The King Returns to Bolingbroke! This weekend Bolingbroke…

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Bolingbroke Back in Time is Returning for 2023!

The Return of the King at Bolingbroke Back in Time 12th-13th August 2023 Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 4HH   Join Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends of Bolingbroke…

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Bolingbroke Back In Time!

A Battle For Fame and Honour… King Henry IV will soon be returning to Bolingbroke Castle and there is much to be done in preparation. The knights of the castle…

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Bolingbroke Back In Time!

A Battle For Fame and Honour… King Henry IV will soon be returning to Bolingbroke Castle and there is much to be done in preparation. The knights of the castle…

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Dragon Egg Hunt at Bolingbroke Castle

Calling all budding knights and princesses! Join us at Bolingbroke Castle for our Family Activity Day where we’re going to be hunting for lost dragon eggs. Explore the nooks and crannies…

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Bolingbroke Back in Time

Get Your Tickets Now Tickets are available now from our online shop. Don’t wait, book today to guarantee your place at the tourney of the season. Buy your tickets here…

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Roarsome Fun at Bolingbroke Castle

The great dragon of Old Bolingbroke has returned to lay her glittering eggs. Get fired up for Heritage Lincolnshire’s Family Activity Day and Dragon-Egg Hunt at Bolingbroke Castle on 2nd…

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The Siege of Bolingbroke Castle

In the autumn of 1643 Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire was the scene of a Civil War siege that lasted for more than a month. The Parliamentarian victories at Bolingbroke and at…

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Restoring Bolingbroke Castle moat

In 2009 Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends of Bolingbroke Castle began an exciting project to restore parts of the moat at Bolingbroke castle funded by a WREN (Waste Recycling Environmental…

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One Day in Bolingbroke Castle

A reminiscent piece by Heritage Lincolnshire’s Jim Snee. It is over twenty years since I first visited Bolingbroke Castle, and yet the experience remains very vivid. It had taken me…

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Exciting Research to Take Place at Bolingbroke Castle Thanks to Funding from the Castle Studies Trust:

Heritage Lincolnshire and Archaeological Project Services are delighted to announce a new research opportunity at Bolingbroke Castle, having secured funding from the Castle Studies Trust. The archaeological activities will further…

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Bolingbroke Castle

Bolingbroke Castle Built in the early 13th century by Randulph de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln. Later the birthplace of Henry IV Visit the ruins of this medieval castle…

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Industrial

Industrial building Heckington Windmill Heckington Windmill is the only eight-sailed tower windmill still standing in the United Kingdom with its sails intact. This Grade I listed windmill was built in…

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Business

Business building The Old King’s Head The Old King’s Head is a Grade II Listed building and is a rare example of a 16th century medieval coaching inn, located in…

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Monument

Monument Lincoln Castle Lincoln Castle was built almost 1,000 years ago by William the Conqueror. After his victory at the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William the Conqueror faced ongoing…

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Ruin

Ruin Bolingbroke Castle Bolingbroke Castle is an Ancient Scheduled Monument and is a Grade I Listed building. Built in the early 13th century by Randulph de Blundevil, Earl of Chester…

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Residential

Residential building Mill Hill Cottage Mill Hill Cottage is Grade II* Listed building and is built using the local mud and stud building technique, it is estimated to have been…

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Religious

Religious building Lincoln Cathedral The Cathedral was founded by Bishop Remigius and was constructed between 1072-1092 in the Norman style. Much rebuilding and restoration has taken place over the Cathedral’s…

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News and Updates

News and Updates AllNews 12 February 2024 Boston Townscape Heritage Project – Have Your Say! We are entering the final months of the Boston … 10 January 2024 40-42 Michaelgate:…

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Historic sites

Our historic sites We care for several historic sites in Lincolnshire and believe that everyone should have the chance to enjoy and learn about them by holding regular events, talks,…

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Our Work

Work with us Operating as a charity, we offer very competitive rates and welcome enquiries from individuals, groups and organisations looking for paid support for the following: Heritage Consultancy Archaeological…

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12 Days of Giving

£1,000 could make a big difference to the work we do, working to save heritage buildings and engage the community. That’s why we’d be really grateful if you could nominate…

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Lincolnshire’s Last King by Jim Snee

Now I’m sure some of you are immediately thinking that the kings of England are the kings of Lincolnshire and in modern constitutional terms that is the case. However, Lincolnshire…

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Monasteries

Monasteries, manors & economic powerhouses Topic 5: Monasteries The main phase of monastery building in Lincolnshire took place during the 12th century. Wealthy land owners gifted manors to religious orders…

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Civil War

Topic 7: Civil War Charles I attempted to raise an army from the county trained bands for his war in Scotland, which ended in humiliation for the King. The political…

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Great opportunity!

Olivia from Spalding High School joined us for a two week work experience placement, where she explored many different aspects of the charity’s work, including a tour of the Old King’s Head at Kirton. Find out what she thought of her time with us in her post on our blog.

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