Monasticism began in Egypt in the third century and had spread into England by the early sixth century, but this early monastic phase was almost completely swept away by Danish raiders in the ninth century. Following the Norman invasion, monasteries are re-founded with massive enthusiasm and the landscape of the British Isles is radically changed for the next 400 years. Lincolnshire has a lion's share of these medieval abbeys and priories and although we have only a few imposing ruins, the sites of our lost abbeys still hold many secrets and surprises.

 

Led by David Start, this six week course will look at the monastic way of life and the surviving archaeology of some of the abbey sites exploring their history from foundation to the present day.

 

Please note the six sessions will run on consecutive weeks from 28th January 2013 to 18th February 2013 and from 4th March 2013 to 11th March 2013. There will not be a session on 25th February 2013.

 

The course fee is £45.00 (£2.50 per hour) and concessions are available. For further information about payment and concessions use the following link: GROW_FEES_POLICY_Heritage_Lincolnshire.pdf

 

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL Telephone 01529 461499 or email info@lincsheritage.org for an enrolment form.

 

The course is funded by the GROW lifelong learning programme managed by Lincolnshire County Council. Courses are open to all aged 19 or above on 31st August 2012.

 

 

 

 

Heritage Lincolnshire's Dave Start will be giving a talk to the Grimsby branch of the Historical Association on the diverse subject of the Architecture of Lincolnshire.

 

Non-members are welcome, no booking necessary. (There is a charge of £5.00 for non-members to help cover costs)

 

 

Lincolnshire has some of the best preserved 'lost 'villages in England.  Dave Start will explore these relics of past rural life in a talk given to Walesby Village Society which will doubtless be both informative and enjoyable.

 

Non-members welcome, no booking necessary. (There is a small charge of £3.00 to cover costs)

Built by Ralph, Lord Cromwell in the mid 15th century, Tattershall Castle is one of Lincolnshire's finest medieval brick buildings. Dave Start will be talking to the Past Times, Billinghay History Group about the history of the castle in what promises to be an interesting and engaging presentation.

 

Non-members welcome, no booking necessary. (There is a small charge of £2- £3 to cover costs)

A one day conference in Lincoln aimed at heritage event organisers and individuals or groups who open or run events at historic attractions.

 

Subjects covered include 'Who needs public liability insurance?' and 'Where can I get funding?'

 

A programme and more information can be found at http://lincsheritageforum.wordpress.com

 

Tickets cost £5.00 (including lunch) and can be obtained through Heritage Lincolnshire 01529 461499

 

 

Take part in a day of special holiday themed activities in the magnificent setting of the ruined Medieval Bolingbroke Castle.

 

Contact Heritage Lincolnshire on 01529 461499 for more information.

 

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

 

 

 

Tickets cost £3.00 and can be booked through lindasproston@btinternet.com.

 

All enquiries to the above email address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With 100 walks planned over 16 days, this year's festival will be the biggest yet. The event launches at Scrivelsby Park near Horncastle on Saturday 18th May, with Market Rasen (newly designated a 'Walkers are Welcome' town) providing the finale.

 

Offering gentle strolls and sturdy striding, these mostly free walks range between 1 and 20 miles across and beyond Lincolnshire's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

 

For more information or to request a programme go to www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk

 

 

Join Dr Shirley Brook for this two hour talk on Victorian Model Farms.

 

Most of the surviving historic farm buildings in Lincolnshire were constructed in the nineteenth century. Some developed piecemeal in response to changes in agricultural practice while others were planned and built all at one time. These planned and model farm buildings give us an insight into the thinking about best practice in agriculture at the time they were erected. They also reflect the ideas and aspirations of those who commissioned their construction. Linking a substantial number of photographs of such buildings to nineteenth-century drawings, plans and articles, the talk will introduce and examine this important class of rural buildings.

 

The last two days of walks in and around the Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Lincolnshire Wolds Walking Festival will conclude on Saturday 2nd June with a finale in Market Rasen (newly designated a 'Walkers are Welcome' Town)

 

This will be the culmination of the largest Wolds Walking Festival to date, capping it off with a flourish.

 

For more information or to request a programme, go to www.woldswalkingfestival.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride and Prejudice. Bolingbroke Castle provides a spectacular backdrop to the excellent Chapterhouse Theatre Company's dramatisation of Jane Austen's regency novel. The ideal entertainment for a summer evening. Bring your chairs and a picnic and settle down to enjoy one of literature's most popular and enduring love stories.

 

Thursday 13th June at 7.00pm

 

The castle grounds will be open from 5.00pm.

(No barbecues please)

 

Tickets available from:

 

Bolingbroke Castle ticket office - 01790 763088

East Lindsey Tourist Information Centre - 01507 601111

See tickets - 0871 2200260  www.seetickets.com

 

Ticket prices: Adult £15/Child £9/Family (2 adults and 2 children) £45

10% discount for tickets purchased before May 16th

 

                                                                                            

                                             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One again, Heritage Lincolnshire will have a stand at the Lincolnshire Show, so come along and say hello, find out what projects we are working on and see how you can get involved.

 

We will also be releasing the Lincolnshire Heritage Open Days booklets for 2013 at this event so be sure to pick up a copy and find out about Heritage Open Days this year.

 

(Entrance to the Lincolnshire Show to be paid as standard)

Community invited to assist in Excavation and experience all procedures throughout 60 day schedule. Some dates still remaining - please contact Liz East (eastrestorations@btconnect.com or 01522 810029) for registration forms. Up-to-date info on NAG website.

 

NAG Excavation Event 7th September 10am-3pm@ The Venue, Grantham Road, Navenby. Hands-on activities for all ages.  Bring your own discoveries for identification by the experts!