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Newark Castle

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

(7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction W of Stragglethorpe)

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...

A picture of Belton House

Belton (71 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction S of Stragglethorpe)

The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life...

Lancaster

Waddington (45 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction NE of Stragglethorpe)

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...

The West Front of the Tower at St Wulfram's Church Grantham

Grantham (39 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire

(10.1 miles, 16.3 km, direction S of Stragglethorpe)

This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979...

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Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N of Stragglethorpe)

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...

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Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction NW)

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction W)

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

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(8.1 miles, 13.0 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.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 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.....

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction N)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction W)

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

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.8 km, direction SW)

A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the.....


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