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Church, Castle, Community, Old Bolingbroke
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is investing more than £220,000 in Old Bolingbroke to fund repairs to the parish church and a programme of community activities. The PCC and Friends…
Read MoreHOD – Tattershall Castle: An Architectural Marvel
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 From basement to battlement, Tattershall Castle is an architectural marvel. Built in the 1400s by an influential medieval lord, it is a statement…
Read MoreUnearthing The Past: Sleaford Castle Community Dig
Archaeological Project Services, a commercial archaeology unit operating under the charity organisation of Heritage Lincolnshire, recently carried out an engaging community dig at Sleaford Castle. Over the course of three…
Read MoreHOD – Creative Horncastle – A Guided Tour
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Explore the creative side of Horncastle, its public art, and the artists that have been inspired here. From poets Tennyson and John Brown,…
Read MoreHOD – A Pier, a Prince and a Castle
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Cleethorpes Pier was constructed 10 years after the railway arrived in Cleethorpes in 1863. Join us as we celebrate the vision of the…
Read MoreHODs – Basements to Battlements: Investigating Tattershall Castle
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Tattershall Castle is one of the earliest & finest brick built castles in England. Built by Ralph Cromwell in 1434, restored from ruin…
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…
Read MoreDragon 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…
Read MoreThe Life and Times of Sleaford Castle
Join Mark Bamford as he delivers The Life and Times of Sleaford Castle. This is an online talk. Tickets: Members £5 / Non-members £7 Tickets can be bought from our shop…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month -Nicholaa de la Haye; the heroine of Lincoln Castle
Join us, and Sharon Bennett Connolly, for this interesting online talk. Nicholaa de la Haye; the heroine of Lincoln Castle will be held online on 17th March 2022. Sharon Bennett…
Read MoreOld & New Landscapes in the Horncastle area
An academic work by Eleanor Rex C Russell
Published by Lincolnshire County Council
Folkingham Castle Hill
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…
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 MoreHorncastle Masonic Centre
Castle Hill Club
Sleaford Castle Field
Horncastle History & Heritage Society
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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Horncastle Library
Horncastle Police Station
Horncastle Market Place
Horncastle Community Centre
Lincoln Castle
St Mary’s Church, Horncastle
Torksey Castle
Tattershall Castle
Grimsthorpe Castle
Bolingbroke Castle
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…
Read MoreHOD 2024 – Visit the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire!
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2024 Visit the garden of the oldest house in North Lincolnshire. The garden is being renovated to contain plants in keeping with the period…
Read More40-42 Michaelgate, Lincoln
Heritage Lincolnshire is working to restore 40-42 Michaelgate, Lincoln, also known as the Wonky House. Elements of the buildings date to the 16th Century and alongside their neighbour ‘The Harlequin’…
Read MoreWorks to 40-42 Michaelgate are underway, and we need your help!
PRESS RELEASE The buildings forming 40-42 Michaelgate are Grade II listed and lovingly known to the people of Lincolnshire as ‘The Wonky House’. Elements of the buildings date to the…
Read MoreHOD – Voices from the past: Grantham heritage walks with Grantham Dramatic Society
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 A free Grantham walk that takes in some of the highlights of the town’s history. The 45-minute walk around the town centre is…
Read MoreHOD – Jewish Medieval History in Lincoln – a guided tour
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Lincoln had an important Jewish community in Medieval times. Join me on this special guided tour and learn about the people and their…
Read MoreHOD – Stamford’s Medieval Walls: A Walk & Talk with Chris Hunt
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Stamford was a medieval walled town with a castle. We will walk around some of the original walls, visit the sites of the…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreHOD – Alice in The Wolds
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Join us on 14th & 15th September 2023 to find out more about what we offer at The Wong Day Service and the…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreHOD – Sunday Afternoon at Grantham House and Gardens
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2023 Relax in the delightful 4-acre gardens at Grantham House. Enjoy a garden tour, partake of tea, coffee and cake and browse stalls including…
Read MoreWork Experience Blog – Elicia
After spending a week of work experience with Heritage Lincolnshire, I have been able to gain a valuable insight into the work they do. During my placement, I have been…
Read MoreBolingbroke Back in Time 2023 – Tickets on Sale Now!
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…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreWomen’s History Month – Women of Influence in 13th Century England
Join us, online, as we welcome back Sharon Bennett Connolly with a couple of her talks as part of Women’s History Month. Women of Influence in 13th Century England Sharon looks…
Read MoreThe Templars and the wars of the Crusader States
The Templar Talks Join us, online, as we welcome back Dr Nic Morton with his new series of talks. Talk 2: The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States…
Read MoreWakefield District Heritage Framework
Wakefield Council are developing a Heritage Framework document and we need your help. The council have commissioned Heritage Lincolnshire to ask people from around the district what you value from…
Read MoreHODs – Stamford’s Early History: A Walk and Talk with Chris Hunt
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Starting close to Iron Age Round Houses (and a World War Two POW Camp) we shall explore the heritage around us as we…
Read MoreHODs – Open Day at St Benedict’s Church
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Explore the wonderful history of this Church with a talk at 2.00pm by guide Jean Howard. Constructed in the 13th century, the church…
Read MoreHODs – Jewish Influence in Medieval Lincoln
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Lincoln had an important Jewish community in Medieval times. Join me on this special guided tour and learn about the people and their…
Read MoreHODs- Inside and outside: Mahomet Thomas Phillips’s contribution to Lincolnshire’s sculptural landscape
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Mahomet Thomas Phillips is one of Lincolnshire’s greatest forgotten artists. Born in the Congo in the 1870s, he lived and worked in Lincolnshire…
Read MoreHODs – Crime & Punishment in Lincolnshire
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Visit the former court house and learn about the Hangman and the first female policewoman in Lincolnshire. A chance to look at the…
Read MoreHODs – Open Day at the Church of St Benedict
Part of the Lincolnshire HODs Festival 2022 Explore this beautiful Norman country church with a talk by guide Jean Howard. This attractive greenstone church has many interesting features including boxed…
Read MoreBuild for the Future: East Midlands Exhibition 2023
BOOK YOUR FREE DELEGATE TICKET HERE FOR 2023’S EVENT Build for the Future: East Midlands Connecting the Construction, Heritage, Property & Sustainability Industries The annual event is returning for its…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreBolingbroke 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…
Read MoreMillions in Government Funding Confirmed for Lincolnshire
Transformational multi-million-pound projects for Boston, Mablethorpe, and Skegness have been given the go-ahead by the government. The confirmations mean that Boston is set to get a bespoke learning centre for…
Read MoreThe Boston Heritage Trail: Red Route
The Red Trail : Shorter Route Starting Point: War Memorial A gentle ramble through the historic sites of the town centre, with a Spotters Guide for children to “Get a…
Read MoreThe Boston Heritage Trail: Blue Route
The Blue Trail : Longer Route Starting Point: Boston Railway Station Stretch your legs as you circle round a wider area, taking in heritage gems like Hussey Tower and the…
Read MoreTraineeship So Far With Our Heritage Joiner
– This piece was written by Graham, HES Heritage Joinery Trainee at Jericho Joinery from September 2019 – 20 – Graham started his Heritage Joinery placement with us and his…
Read MoreLiving Witchcraft
Join us, and the team at Flange & Prong, as they deliver ‘Lincolnshire Witches’, a series of four online talks. A slightly more personal talk from the Flange & Prong…
Read MoreEaster Egg Hunt and Fun Day
Join us on Saturday 16th April for an Easter egg hunt and fun day at The Old King’s Head in Kirton. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt around The…
Read MoreLighting Historic Properties with Care
Join us for an online talk to understand the needs & requirements when lighting a historic property. During this talk you will gain an understanding of the needs & requirements…
Read MoreHerbal Walk in Tattershall
Join the Fenland Natural Health team, walking through meadow land and along the riverside, identifying and discussing the health benefits of our native flora. As Medical Herbalists Emma, Ghislaine and…
Read MoreKnights Templar Series
Join us, and Dr Nicholas Morton, for a series of talks. This second talk, The Templars and the wars of the Crusader States, will be held online on 24 March…
Read MoreThe Roman Trail
Finding out about the Romans in North Kesteven – a family-friendly guide
Read MoreThe Medieval Trail
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Read MoreParliamentary Enclosure & New Lincolnshire Landscapes
An academic work by Eleanor Rex C Russell
Published by Lincolnshire County Council
Build for the Future: East Midlands Exhibition 2022
Build for the Future: East Midlands Exhibition 2022 We returned for our third event on Tuesday 17th May 2022, hosted by Heritage Lincolnshire and Archaeological Project Services, and working in…
Read MoreIndustrial
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 MoreTrainee 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 so far, and all the exciting…
Read MoreBuild for the Future: East Midlands Exhibition 2021
Build for the Future: East Midlands Exhibition 2021 Professional Photos from Build for the Future 2021’s event Archaeological Project Services apsarchaeology.co.uk Archaeological Project Services (APS) are a long established commercial…
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…
Read MoreBusiness
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…
Read MoreMonument
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…
Read MoreRuin
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…
Read MoreResidential
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…
Read MoreReligious
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…
Read MoreHomes for Nomads by Jim Snee
It is considered hard for people who have only experienced a sedentary lifestyle to understand what a nomadic lifestyle truly means. Yet the circumstances in which I am writing, a…
Read MoreClue 6
The Clue Walking down the passage you’ll see warehouse buildings associated with Sharpes International Seeds, which is believed to trace its roots back to 1560. Clover Warehouse has decorative black…
Read MoreClue 5
The Clue The remains of Sleaford Castle lie in this field and are great to explore. It was built between 1123-48 and was never attacked, but fell into ruin in…
Read MoreCourses & talks
Courses & Talks Talks The following speakers are current members of staff and a minimum donation of £75 is requested upon booking which helps us to continue our working across…
Read MoreNews and Updates
News and Updates AllNews 9 April 2024 Works to 40-42 Michaelgate are underway, and we need your help! PRESS RELEASE The buildings forming 40-42 Michaelgate are Grade … 12 February…
Read MoreHistoric 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,…
Read MoreAbout Us
About us Heritage Lincolnshire are a local charity working to conserve the rich history of the county for the benefit of people who live and work in the area. “Heritage…
Read MoreOur 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…
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 MoreSleaford trail
Lincolnshire Explorer Trail around Sleaford Help for Clues and the Answer Checker can be found below, but we don’t want to spoil things for you so you’ll have to click…
Read MoreLincolnshire’s Last Highwayman by Jim Snee
The Georgian period, of the 18th century is probably one of the periods in English history that people will admit knowing very little about. Which is odd, because if historical…
Read MoreLincolnshire’s Last Duel by Jim Snee
Duelling has an odd place in history in that, although it has its origins in antiquity, it is very much an example of romantic revival, albeit a very dysfunctional one.…
Read MoreLincolnshire’s First Footballer by Jim Snee
Lincolnshire has a long history of association football. Brigg Town FC, known as the zebras, is one of the oldest surviving clubs in the country, having been formed within a…
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 MoreLincolnshire’s First Detective by Jim Snee
One of the staples of daytime television is the detective series. These entertaining programmes are based around an individual (occasionally even a police officer) who uses clues to solve one…
Read More#Thankstoyou – Layers of History
The historic landscape is all around us. In recognition of that the National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested in a project known as Layers of History which uses heritage to…
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