Dashing About In Lincolnshire ... Again

What a hectic week! About 550 miles of there-and-thither mostly in the rain. On a clear day the countryside looked green and more than pleasant. The area around Grantham, famed for falling apples and rabid politicians, was new to us. Views across central England and the Trent River valley from the ridge (Lincoln Cliff Jurassic limestone) were quite amazing. The availability of excellent watering holes in all villages not only satisfied our hunger but, encouraged us to visit local churches.

'The Stag' in Barkston provided a reasonable lunch and some tasty ale. This hostelry is on Church Street so we wandered down to the church of St Nicholas ... closed as per usual.

Honington village is where the church of St Wilfred stands ... we only visited the church.

'The Wagon and Horses' at Caythorpe provided reasonable sandwiches and a passable coffee before we visited St Vincent's church.

St Nicholas' church at Fulbeck is a surprising building both in size and location. The village has a magnificent hall, manor, church and cottages with delightful gardens. 'The Hare and Hounds' completes the set. This is an excellent place to eat and sample good English ale.

We didn't visit 'The Plough Inn' at Wilsford but, were surprised by the size of the delightful church of St Mary the Virgin.


All this over a few days ... no we're not boozers but, we have to have repast out of the rain ...