English Heritage sites near Coleby Parish
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
7 miles from Coleby Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
15 miles from Coleby 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).
RUFFORD ABBEY
20 miles from Coleby 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.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
21 miles from Coleby 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.
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
23 miles from Coleby 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.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
24 miles from Coleby Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
Churches in Coleby Parish
All Saints, Coleby
Pubs in Coleby Parish
Bell Inn
3 Far Lane, Coleby, LN5 0AH
(01522) 813778
thebellatcoleby.com
Tempest Arms
Hill Rise, Coleby, LN5 0AG
(01522) 810258
thetempestcoleby.co.uk/