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Evening near Hartington

Hartington

in the county of Derbyshire

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Baldock

in the county of Hertfordshire

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in the county of Lincolnshire

About Bassingham

Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln.

It is known mostly for its lovely old church dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels. The church has a unique history, it was built before the Norman Conquest and has been rebuilt twice since the Conquest. It is of the Gothic style, with a sturdy tower crowned with graceful pinnacles. The tower has been rebuilt twice, in 1782 and again in 1887. A major restoration of the building took place in 1860, but much original work was retained and inside there are interesting features as well as beautiful windows. The church stands in a lovely meadow setting, surrounded by a tree studded churchyard where visitors can see the graves and tombs of several centuries.

As well as all the usual amenities Bassingham has several noted inns, The Five Bells, dating from the 18th century offers excellent food and drink in atmospheric surroundings exuding character and olde-worlde charm.

The village offers plenty of opportunity for leisure, not only is there the delight of the Witham but there is also the River Brant to explore. A short distance away is the Nottingham Museum of Aircraft, and at Newark-upon-Trent there is a museum recalling the history and social heritage of the area.

Bassingham makes an ideal base for visiting a whole host of little villages occupying this favoured part of the Lincolnshire Fens.

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A picture of Waddington

Waddington (45 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction NE of Bassingham)

Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England...

St Lawrence Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction N of Bassingham)

This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church...

Market Place and St Mary Magdalen Church in Newark-on-Trent - June 2005

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction SW of Bassingham)

As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river...

Church of St John the Divine

Lincoln (655 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire

(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NE of Bassingham)

This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman garrison was set up to command the meeting of the.....

A picture of Nettleham

Nettleham (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NE of Bassingham)

This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise...

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Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction W)

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Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N)

This is a superb, large Elizabethan house with a truly impressive roofline. It was built in around 1600 by Robert Smythson, with.....

The ruins of Newark Castle on the banks of the River Trent. Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction SW)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NE)

A fine Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in 1068 on the site of a former Roman fortress. It is interesting for its two.....

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction NE)

Looking at the West front of Lincoln's fine Cathedral Church of St.Mary, past the pageant of ancient buildings outside the castle.....

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction S)

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction W)

Historically a monastery was probably founded here in the 10th century, with the church being begun around 1108. The building.....


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