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Bolingbroke Back in Time – The Return of the King
Bolingbroke Back in Time – The Return of the King 12th and 13th August 2023 11am – 4.30pm Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 4HH Prepare to be transported…
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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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The Return of the King at Bolingbroke Back in Time 12th-13th August 2023 11am – 4.30pm Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 4HH Join Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends…
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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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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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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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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…
Read More“Here be Dragons!” – Bolingbroke Castle Dragon Egg Hunt 22 May
Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends of Bolingbroke Castle are delighted to invite you to our annual Dragon-Egg Hunt at Bolingbroke Castle. Join us on 22nd May 2022 at Bolingbroke Castle…
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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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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…
Read MoreRoarsome 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreRestoring 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…
Read MoreOne 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…
Read MoreOne Day in Bolingbroke Castle by Jim Snee
It is over twenty years since I first visited Bolingbroke Castle, and yet the experience remains very vivid. It had taken me a little while to find it. I had…
Read MoreExciting 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…
Read MoreNew Bolingbroke Town Hall
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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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Need to Book Extra Tickets? Click Here Thank You for Supporting Bolingbroke Back in Time We hope you enjoy the event, but in the meantime, we have a little something…
Read MoreEnd of Traineeship Blog – Kate Tyler
In 2021 Kate Tyler joined the Heritage Lincolnshire team as an HES Digital Heritage Trainee. Here Kate tells us about her time with us as her traineeship comes to and…
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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…
Read MoreMeet our new trainee – Katherine Briggs
Historic Environment Skills is a four year long project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. A total of 21 bursaries are being offered across the heritage sector, delivered through project…
Read MoreMeet our new trainee – Kate Tyler
In 2021 Kate Tyler joined the Heritage Lincolnshire team as an HES Digital Heritage Trainee. Here Kate tells us about her interest in heritage, and all the exciting things she’s…
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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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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…
Read More12 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…
Read MoreLincolnshire’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…
Read MoreLincolnshire’s First Dragons by Jim Snee
A while ago, I was reading an old history of Lincolnshire as part of my research for Layers of History and the esteemed author asserted that there were no traditions…
Read MoreMonasteries
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…
Read MoreCivil 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…
Read MoreGreat 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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