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Read MoreBuild 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 MoreThe Old King’s Head Bottle Discovery
We have found an old blog written by Brian Hoggard in August 2016 about the discover of bottles hanging in the loft space. Find out about his discovery and why…
Read MoreThe Old King’s Head; welcoming back former resident Mary Duff
Mary Duff with her husband Geoffrey purchased The King’s Head in 1972 following a whirlwind decision one morning when walking her three boys to school. For sale at £2,500 Mary…
Read MoreSummer Newsletter 2021
Welcome to our Summer Newsletter 2021 that lets you know all about what the team have been getting up to in the last three months at Heritage Lincolnshire and Archaeological…
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 MoreEvent, Shows & Exhibition Volunteers
Heritage Lincolnshire regularly attend county shows and events across Lincolnshire to increase awareness to the public of the work that we carry out. We are often looking for volunteers to…
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 MoreSpring Newsletter 2021
Welcome to our Spring Newsletter 2021 that let’s you know all about what the team have been getting up to in the last three months at Heritage Lincolnshire and Archaeological…
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 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 Neolithic Package by Jim Snee
The beginning of the Neolithic represents one of the most significant changes in human economy and lifestyle in history, and yet there is no real certainty about how it came…
Read MoreMore Strings to the Bow by Jim Snee
It is very hard in archaeology, particularly in prehistory, to point to an exact date when something started or finished. The best we can do is give a date for…
Read MoreBone Needles in a Giant Haystack by Jim Snee
So far we have talked about the Mesolithic in quite general terms and not discussed any Lincolnshire sites in detail. This is because our knowledge of the Mesolithic tends to…
Read MoreDigital Workshops for Organisers
To help you get the most out of your event we ran four free support sessions in the Spring. These were designed to help you to plan and deliver…
Read MoreA New World by Jim Snee
The millennia that followed the last period of glaciation over northern England was a time of significant environmental change. As temperatures rose, the ice retreated further to the north and…
Read MoreRepair of Hussey Tower
Built by Richard Bennyngton in the mid 15th century, Hussey Tower in Boston is the remains of a once great manor house. After Bennygton’s death in about 1475 the house…
Read MoreThe Old King’s Head, Kirton
The Old King’s Head The 16th Century Tudor Coaching inn is a rare example of the Fenland Artisan Mannerist style, a building technique which reveals a unique history of the…
Read MoreLincolnshire Local Listing Campaign
What is the Project? Heritage Lincolnshire is leading the Local Heritage List Campaign in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council having received funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local…
Read MoreMember’s Annual Report 2020
Heritage Lincolnshire’s Annual Report for 2020 is available now for you to download and as members of Heritage Lincolnshire you have a BRAND NEW LOOK to your newsletter as part…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2020
Heritage Lincolnshire’s Annual Report for 2020 is available now for you to download. Find out what the different teams within Heritage Lincolnshire and Archaeological Project Services were involved in throughout…
Read MoreLayers of History Project Awarded Prestigious Lincolnshire Award
Heritage Lincolnshire are delighted to announce that the Layers of History Project has won the 2020 Flora Murray Award from The Society for Lincolnshire Heritage and Archaeology. Cola (Senior…
Read MoreGreyfriars in Lincoln
Our Current Heritage Buildings Preservation Trust Project Greyfriars is a site of exceptional importance in telling the story of Lincoln – through this project, that story will be newly accessible…
Read MoreWhat are Hunter Gatherers? By Jim Snee
One thing that persistently, and understandably, annoys people is the use of jargon. In this archaeology is as guilty of that as the next discipline, and it is sometimes useful…
Read MoreNew Arrivals by Jim Snee
When I was young, I was fascinated by an old book called “Beyond the Bounds of History” which contained thirty-one (rather naïve) colour illustrations of the old stone age (Palaeolithic). …
Read MoreThe Stage is Set by Jim Snee
A new year and a new beginning. And that made me think of what new topics I can write about. Lincolnshire has a long history and a lot has happened.…
Read MoreNalbinding for Beginners – get your tickets now!
Join us, digitally, for this fascinating workshop by Katie Sawyer. Tickets can be bought through our website shop and there is a discount for members. Sunday morning, 24th January 2021…
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 MoreCoastal Saltmaking in Lincolnshire with Tom Lane – get your tickets now!
Join us, digitally, for this fascinating talk by Tom Lane. Tickets can be bought through our website shop and there is a discount for members. Tuesday morning, 23rd January 2021.…
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 MoreLearning
Learn with us From courses, resources, talks, books and archaeology clubs, we provide opportunities for everyone to learn about Lincolnshire’s history and archaeology ‘’Attending the different talks Heritage Lincolnshire provide,…
Read MorePrivacy
Privacy Our policy Heritage Lincolnshire respects the privacy of our supporters and visitors to our website. This policy sets out how we collect information about those with an interest in…
Read MoreFunding for new heritage venue at Greyfriars in Lincoln
City of Lincoln Council in partnership with Heritage Lincolnshire secures National Lottery support City of Lincoln Council, in partnership with Heritage Lincolnshire, has received initial support from The National Lottery…
Read MoreJoin Us As An Individual
Are You Ready to Make a Big Difference? When you join Heritage Lincolnshire, we’ll help you to get hands-on with heritage in Lincolnshire As a key supporter, we’ll send…
Read MoreThe Visitor by Arkwright
He was just a harmless old boy for most people. They’d see him going past on his fixed route of library, coffee shop and the Co-op and say what a…
Read MoreThe Black Dog of Spalding Cemetery by P Franklin
The tan leaves crunching under paw, Ajax decided it was a very pleasant evening for a walk in October. He was enjoying the cooler nights, now that his winter coat…
Read MoreLost Villages and Legends by Jim Snee
In the north of the county of Lincolnshire is a deserted medieval village called Gainsthorpe. It is one of the best examples in Lincolnshire, if not the country. While monitoring…
Read MoreHistory Is Not What It Used To Be
There is an old joke, nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. But as I blow the dust off old notes to prepare myself for a talk to a Lincolnshire…
Read MoreRemembering Again by Jim Snee
It’s hard to imagine that Lincolnshire was a battleground in World War One, but it was. Not the bloodiest battle, thank goodness, and not one that is well known. But…
Read MoreRemembering Aloud by Jim Snee
I have sat, alone and quiet, on edge of a Neolithic long barrow and thought about the people who built it. It is a kind of remembrance. No one knows…
Read MoreHussey Tower in the Rain by Jim Snee
It often puzzles people the things that archaeologists get excited about. They see us talking in an agitated manner and bobbing up and down in excitement and they assume we…
Read More#Thankstoyou – Landscape Partnerships
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is a pool of money derived from a portion of your lottery ticket. It funnels this money into projects which use heritage to connect with,…
Read More#Thankstoyou – Volunteers
In additional to helping landscape and townscapes, money from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, funded through every National Lottery ticket you buy, is also channelled directly into volunteer groups. Anyone…
Read MoreThe Old King’s Head Free Courses
Join us for some free courses as part of our Old King’s Head project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Booking is essential for all courses. To book please…
Read MoreSpring Newsletter 2019
Our first newsletter for 2019 is here and we have lots to tell you with updates, information and events coming up! You can download the newsletter below, or contact us…
Read MoreHeritage Lincolnshire to put the Old King’s Head in Kirton back on the map thanks to National Lottery Players
The Heritage Lottery Fund has offered a grant of £1,987,300
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 MoreManors
Monasteries, manors & economic powerhouses Topic 1: Manors There is a tendency, when talking about medieval manors, to think simply in terms of the sites of manor houses. While manor…
Read MoreLocal Community Pull Together to Save The Old King’s Head
We raised £5,226 in our community based crowdfunding campaign to save the Old King’s Head!
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.
Read MoreMemories and Artefacts
Topic 3: Memories and Artefacts Eye-witness accounts: For more recent history, it may be possible to talk to someone who was there. Eye witness accounts can provide details that are not…
Read MoreRitual Magic at the Old King’s Head?
Staff from Heritage Lincolnshire have made a strange discovery in the roof of the Old King’s Head
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