< Previous50 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYOur walk begins at Harpswell, a tiny littlevillage with lovely views and propertiesthat, despite me driving by for the last 20years plus, I’ve never spotted. The villagehas its own parish church named St Chad’s- dedicated to the Northumbrian discipleof St Aidan, who eventually rose throughthe ranks, to become the Bishop of York.There are a number of historicalmonuments in St Chad’s, including(amongs other things) an effigy of Williamde Harrington, a fifteenth-century brass ofJohn Whichcote in armour and his wife,Elizabeth Tyrwhit, in a complex headress -to name but a few.We take in the village of Hemswell,which derives its name from the OldEnglish for “Helm’s Spring” and it isrumoured that the springs used to haveritualistic associations with water cults.Again the village has its own church - AllSaints , which underwent restorationbetween 1857 and 1865, although insidethere is still a good deal of 13th and 14thcentury features. However, the most unique sight on ourwalk has to be the huge red, white andblue maypole, which stands proud in thecentre by the old school. Our walk then takes us throughWilloughton, the “place where thewillows grow” and, interestingly, wheremany prehistoric, as well as Roman andSaxon, artefacts have been uncovered.Lying just west of the village is an areaknown as Temple Garth, where theremains of a 12th century KnightsTemplars preceptory was discovered. TheKnights Templar were a trans-nationalmilitary-religious order founded in theearly 12th century and preceptories werefounded to raise revenues to fund the12th and 13th century crusades toJerusalem. They also used preceptories asrecruiting and training barracks for theknights and their chivalry quickly earnedthem vast wealth in bequests fromEurope’s royalty and nobility. The villageof Willoughton is therefore thought tohave been one of their richest estates inthe country. After Willoughton, we finally loop backaround, ending where we began.THE ROUTEWe start from St Chad’s and facing thechurch we turn right, walking for 300yards to a footpath sign. Pass through acopse for about 15 yards to a stile andinto a meadow, then from a fence cornerHarpswell, Hemswell & WilloughtonIt was a brisk but sunny day when we undertook our latest walk around Harpswell,Hemswell & Willoughton – but, as you can tell from the wonderful blue skies in ourphotographs, we had an enjoyable morning. And, how many walks offer the chance totake in wonderful vistas, ancient churches, a Knight’s Templar site and what must surelybe the county’s only permanent maypole? ExploringLincolnshireon footExploringLincolnshireon foot50-51_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:39 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY51veer half left towards Hall Farm (which has awonderful garden you can visit, if open) and astile by a fieldgate. We join a lane and walk tothe A631 road, crossing carefully and keepingahead by a hedge and through a paddock to astile, then along Weldon Road into Hemswell.Keep forward through the village to walkalong Dawnhill Lane to its junction with BrookStreet. Bear right past a telegraph pole (with afootpath sign) into a gravel drive betweenhouses that becomes a track leading out of thevillage again. We follow this first to the left andthen right, heading now towards Willoughton.When the track bears right a second time,we leave it to cross a footbridge on the left andbeyond a copse and a kissing gate keep aheadbeside a fence. At the fence corner continueover a meadow to another kissing gate in thefar hedge. Cross a lane to a third kissing gateand in the next meadow still keep ahead overthe numerous grassy mounds and earthworksof the Templars site to eventually comealongside another hedge to arrive at a fieldgate at another lane. Taking the lane almost opposite, and turningright at its end we then cross Willoughton’smain street, near the war memorial, to reachthe churchyard with a playing field adjacent .Enter and passing to the right of the church wecome to a gate with two stone pillars; thenfollow a paved path to another gate. Gothrough it and bear right along a meadowaiming to pass a long barn to gain anotherroad.Enter Long Lane, almost opposite, and fromits far end join the footpath on the right. Thisnow leads for a mile to a meadow with twobridlegates close together ahead. After thesecond of these, we veer right to a third gateand there rejoin our outward route back intoHemswell. Now turn right down Brook Streetpassing the pinfold before bearing left alongMaypole Street and then left again for thechurch.From the junction with Dawnhill Lane retracethe outward route along Weldon Road andover the stile to reach a 3-way footpath signbeyond the paddock. Here we turn left, alonga field edge, to another footpath sign and therego right below a wire fence to a hedge gap.Passing through this, we maintaining ouroriginal line almost to the A631 and turn leftuphill, inside the hedge, until we can carefullycross over into the lane leading back to StChad’s. FACTFILESTART:St Chad’s, HarpswellMAPS:OS Landranger 112 (Scunthorpe) • Explorer 281DISTANCE:6 miles • 10.5 kilometresREFRESHMENTS:The Stirrup Inn, Willoughton(we recommend readers checkopening times if planninga visit) 50-51_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:39 Page 252 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFOOD & DININGThe Hammer & Pincers pub is a welcoming,warm pub that serves a great range of cask ales,fantastic food and offers service with a smile. Ithas a selection of meals available throughout theday, starting with breakfast at 9.30am onweekdays, and then lunches and dinners. EverySunday it offers a sumptuous carvery with a rangeof meats and vegetables to choose from. It also offersa range of entertainment and room for large parties. Hammer & Pincers now serve food all day on Saturday andSunday.BT Sport and Sky Sports is shown on multiscreen.Swineshead Road, Boston, PE21 7JETel: 01205 361323Email: wayne.salmon@btconnect.com www. hammerandpincers-boston.co.ukSpring SpecialsMarch is here and with it spring, which may not yet be the time to move dinner out into thegarden, but there could be a few days of hot weather. Don’t forget mother’s day, however, and asa special thank you for all the meals she will have provided, why not take the burden off andtreat her to a night at one of the fine restaurants across Lincolnshire. Make this classic fast food starter healthierat home. Make sure you have plenty ofcelery and little gem lettuce wedges tohand to scoop up the last drops of thedelicious dip.Serves: 3-4 as a starterPreparation time: 10 minutesCooking time: 35 minutesYOU’LL NEED:FOR THE CHICKEN4 tbsp tomato purée4 tbsp honey2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp soy sauce2 tsp mustard1⁄2tsp chilli flakes (optional)10 chicken wingsFOR THE DIP5 spring onions, roughly chopped3 celery stalks, roughly chopped100g sour cream100g crème fraîche75g mild blue cheese1tsp Worcestershire sauceTO SERVEExtra celery sticks and little gem leaves cut in halfverticallyWHAT TO DO:Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan. Combine all of the chicken sauce ingredients in a small pan andbubble for a few minutes until it becomes thick. Put the chickenwings into a dish and pour the sauce over, toss well so thechicken is completely coated. Tip into a roasting dish and cookfor 35-40 minutes, turning and basting twice during cooking.While the chicken is cooking whizz together all of the dipingredients in a blender until combined but not completelysmooth. Taste and season. Chill in the fridge until ready to serve.When the chicken is cooked, transfer it to a serving platter witha bowl of blue cheese sauce and some celery sticks and LittleGem wedges for dipping.Recipe courtesy of www.lovethecrunch.com STICKY CHICKENWINGS WITH A SPRINGONION & CELERYBLUE CHEESE DIP52-54_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:45 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY53FOOD & DINING97, High Road Weston, Spalding,Lincolnshire, PE12 6RArestaurant@thechequers.pubwww.thechequers.pubTel: 01406 370407Open: Wednesday-Monday,lunchtimes and eveningsThe Chequers of Weston delivers a relaxedpub atmosphere, couple with ahigh quality dining experience.Locally sourced good honest foodCheck out our new lunch timeand evening menus! Visit our website for furtherdetails and special offerswww.thechequers.pubCheck out our new lunch timeand evening menus! Visit our website for furtherdetails and special offerswww.thechequers.pubOur White Hart Gift Vouchers are a perfect way to tell someone you care, say thank you, or as a special treat.From romantic meals, 1 or 2 night stays with choice of accommodation types, cocktail classes or afternoon tea the choices are tailored to suit you needs.You can always trust the White Hart to deliver an excellent service and experience, in a great location.For more information t 01522 526222 | Option 4e info@whitehart-lincoln.co.uk Bailgate | Lincoln | LN1 3ARFollow us on Twitter @WhiteHartLN1A PERFECT gift experienceAMERICANRANCH SALADPreparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 15 minutesServes: 2YOU’LL NEED2tsp oil320g sweetcorn (Frozen is fine)400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed1 red pepper, cut into 1cm dice 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated1 Little Gem Lettuce, roughly torn (85g)110g bag Baby Leaf Herb Salad2tbsp garlic and herbs soft cheese3 tbsp white wine vinegarWHAT TO DO:Heat the oil in a frying pan and sauté the sweetcorn until slightlycharred. Mix with kidney beans, pepper and cheese in a large bowl.Mix in the lettuce leaves. Combine the soft cheese, vinegar and 3 tbsp water and gently tossinto the salad. Serve immediately.COOK TIPS:This salad can also be served with 225g/ 8oz cooked and slicednew potatoes and 1oz/ 25g of walnuts if you want to serve acouple more people or if you’re just hungry.Salad UsedLittle Gem, Baby leaf herb salad52-54_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:45 Page 254 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFOOD & DININGPicture yourvenueTo promote your services callAngie Cooper on 01472 310302or email: a.cooper@blmgroup.co.ukThe China RoyalRestaurant6 Bridge Street, Brigg DN20 8LNTel: 01652 650688 (reservations)/654762 (takeaway)www.chinaroyal.co.ukThe intimate, warm surroundings of the China Royalare ideal for the most romantic dinner or the largestbanquet. Serving the best in Chinese cuisine, it has five star scores on the doors, and is openthroughout all Bank Holidays. Currently taking bookings for Mother’s Day and Easter holidays.Click’em InnSwinhope, Nr Binbrook, Market Rasen, LN8 6BSTel: 01472 398253 Web: www.clickem-inn.co.uk The Click’em Inn is a family-owned freehouse,established for over 30 years in its current incarnation.Steeped in history, the inn is open seven days a week,offering a wide choice of drinks, including six real alesavailable at any time, with a regularly changing selection of personally recommended guestales. The kitchen is open all week for evening dining, plus lunchtimes on certain days of theweek. The menu varies from day-to-day with the chef’s specials, alongside regular meals. The George Hotel1 Boston Road, Spilsby, PE23 5HBTel: 01790 752528 www.spilsby.info/georgehotelNow under new management, The George Hotel guaranteesa warm welcome and presents a variety of traditional homecooked food and Sunday lunches. Karaoke is every Saturdaynight, with live music once a month and a large function room (available free of charge forparties) the George Hotel is the perfect venue for entertaining. The accommodation boasts 8letting bedrooms with TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi with a great price andbreakfast option on offer open all week 12 till 12.Byards Leap LodgeEast View, Byards Leap, Cranwell, SleafordTel: 01400 261375/07595 760 774www.byards-leap-lodge.co.ukWhether you are on a leisure or business trip, you’ll find warmhospitality at the Country Kitchen and Lodge. It offers four star,silver awarded accommodation, having won a TripAdvisor award of excellence.The Lodge has five double rooms, all of which are en-suite and on the ground floor, as wellas two two-bedroom apartments. Dedicated facilities for the disabled are available.Harrisons Restaurant12 Market Place, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5DATel: 01652 637 412Multi-Award winning restaurant in the heart of Barton-upon-Humber. Serving high quality locally sourced breakfast & lunch9am—2pm Monday to Saturday along with an excellent eveningdinner Wednesday to Saturday 5pm—9pm. Serving Lincolnshireales with a varied wine menu to complement our 3 course locallysourced dinner menu for £27. Finish the week off with our fresh home cooked Sunday Lunch,12—4pm at only £15 for 3 courses.Exotic Thai Restaurant205 High Street, ScunthorpeTel: 01724 843204Exotic Thai Restaurant is a testament to traditional Thaicuisine. The only Thai restaurant in Scunthorpe, Exotic Thaican accommodate up to seventy guests for a deliciouschoice of authentic starters, main courses and an impressiveselection of fish dishes along with a choice of tasty desserts.The Exotic Thai prides itself on authentic Thai cuisine with friendly service, giving a truetaste of the east.GODMINSTERCAULIFLOWERCHEESE AND SMOKEDBACON TARTServes: 6Preparation time: 15 minutesCooking time: 45 minutesYOU’LL NEED:Plain flour, for dusting1 pack readymade short crust pastryGreaseproof paper1 small cauliflower, broken into small florets1 onion, diced4 rashers smoked bacon, roughly chopped3 eggs, beaten500ml crème fraiche 100g grated Godminster Vintage Organic Cheddarsmall bunch chives, chopped salt and pepperdried beans or ceramic beans to weigh down the pastryWHAT TO DO:Preheat to oven to 170°C, 325°F or gas mark 3.On a floured surface roll the pastry to the thickness of a pound coin andline a 23cm loose bottomed flan tin, gently pushing the pastry into thecorners and trimming off the excess. Line the pastry with greaseproof paper and weight it down with driedbeans or ceramic beans, cook for 15 minutes then remove the beans andgreaseproof and cook for a further 8 minutes or until the pastry is palegolden.In a pan of boiling water simmer the cauliflower for 5 minutes until it startsto soften, then drain and set aside. In a frying pan cook the bacon until brown and crisp, remove with a slottedspoon and set aside. Turn the heat down and gently cook the onion in thesame pan for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.Tip the cauliflower, bacon and onion into the pastry shell so they are fairlyevenly distributed. In a bowl combine the eggs, crème fraiche, chives and half the cheese andseason to taste.Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case and top with the remainingcheese. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown andit’s cooked through with just a slight wobble in the centre. Serve warm orcold.NB. To make this a vegetarian option, miss out the bacon and add 1⁄2tspnutmeg to the egg mixture at the start of step 5. Recipe courtesy of www.godminster.comIn this dish the classic combination of cauliflower andcheese is taken up a notch with the addition of smokybacon and a pastry crust. The intense taste andcreaminess of Godminster Cheddar works beautifully,adding a richness and depth of flavour that makesthis an impressive picnic or supper dish.52-54_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:45 Page 3LINCOLNSHIRETODAY55GOLFGone golfingGone are the days when golfwas the preserve of businessmen and social clubs alone,with courses attracting a crosssection of county residents. 55-57_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:33 Page 1GOLFIt’s true that golf has long beenassociated with retirement and gentlerecreation in the autumn of one’s years,but popular opinion isn’t necessary theright one – recent political happeningscan attest to that much. Digressionsaside, golf is more popular than ever,with players young and old, male andfemale all gravitating towards the green. One of the driving forces in this enmasse adoption has been affordability. It’seasy to assume that with theparaphernalia and outfits, and associatedsporting clubs, that golf belongs to thesocial elite alone. Even bespoke clubstailored to your height isn’t quite theexpense it had been. The knock-on effecthas meant that people from all walks oflife are enjoying a nine hole like neverbefore. The sense of community is one of thebiggest draws, with a whole social side tothe sport that perhaps tends to getoverlooked. Whether you’re justpracticing teeing off on the drivingrange, or making a day of an eighteenhole course, you’ll inevitably meet otherpeople. With its gentle pace, golf is idealfor forging friendships, though a littlehush-hush on the putting green wouldprobably be appreciated. Sport is comprised as much of theevent as the associated culture; the pub isoften inseparable from football, whilefishing is inexorably linked with thecounty side or ocean. For golf, there areas much the beautifully kept grounds,backdrops, clubs and restaurants. Mostcourses of any merit will boast a hotel,spa or restaurant for a lunch, dinner ordrinks after a long game. Though wecan’t speak for all social clubs, as somewill doubtless stick to the pomp and flairof yesteryear, but most will likely beaccessible and welcoming places glad ofthe new members or patronage. Some would argue that the merit ofany sport is measured in sweat, and thatgolf doesn’t count because of its leisurelypace. Clearly those people have neverspent the day on an 18 hole course. Evenwith golf buggies to ferry you from holeto hole, there’s still plenty of physicalexcursion in lining up and taking a shot. The other pervasive image of golf is itsrelationship with business. We’ve all seenmovies and TV shows with upper-management-types putting balls intomugs from the other side of the office.Given there’s a number of office puttingkits you can buy on the high street,there’s obviously a kernel of truth to thiscliché. A golf outing can be a great wayof entertaining an existing customer, or away of sounding out a prospective newclient. Or it can just be a great way toSpalding Golf Clubcelebrates 110thanniversary Founded in 1907, Spalding Golf Club has for many yearsbeen seen as one of Lincolnshire’s premier clubs, howeverthey are not relying on this to ensure they are here foranother hundred. The club have recently approveda four year business plan which will take theclub forward in its goal of being thepreferred club of choice by members,societies and green fees in Lincolnshireand their neighbouring counties. The club benefits from a very activeand competitive membership withthriving men’s, ladies, senior andjunior sections, all of which runsuccessful competitions both for clubmembers and visitors. 56 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYFlexible membership atLincoln Golf ClubLincoln Golf Club, located inthe quiet, idyllic settingof Torksey, is proud tointroduce FlexibleMembership. Thisis an innovativemethod ofbecoming amember of thismost prestigious andtraditional golf club –designed to meet the needsof golfers who have a busy lifestyle.For further details, contact The Manager at Lincoln Golf Club,Torksey, Lincoln, LN1 2EG, call 01427 718721, emailmanager@lincolngc.co.uk or visit www.lincolngc.co.uk.55-57_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:33 Page 2LINCOLNSHIRETODAY57GOLFMembership availability for ladies, gents and juniorsLincoln Golf ClubTorksey, Lincoln LN1 2EG Tel: 01427 718721www.lincolngc.co.ukmanager@lincolngc.co.ukNEW TO GOLF?Ladies’ Taster Sessions AvailableCORPORATEMEMBERSHIPOPPORTUNITIESFull Playing MembershipFlexible MembershipIntermediate Membership up to age 35Junior MembershipLadies AcademyJunior AcademyCoaching available from our PGA qualified teaching professionalsDownload an application form from our website or contact the Club Manager for further informationSpalding Golf Club, Surfleet, Spalding, Lincolnshire PE11 4EAOffice: 01775 680386 Professional: 01775 680386 Catering: 01775 680386 Course Information: 01775 680168Email: secretary@spaldinggolfclub.co.uk Website: www.spaldinggolfclub.co.ukSpalding Golf ClubAn Oasis in the FensWinter FeesVisitors from £20 Guest of Member from £10Summer FeesVisitors from £45Guest of Member from £20As one of Lincolnshire's premiercourses, Spalding Golf Clubplays host to many CountyUnion events and in 2007 heldthe English Golf Union JuniorChampion Club Tournament.The Club offers a friendlywelcome to all visitors and is apopular destination for Societiesdue to the excellent course andcatering facilities on offer.escape the office and clear you head. All sport has been shownto have a benefit on the mind and body, and golf is noexception. With the obesity epidemic unlikely to abate in thecoming years, we should all be getting behind sport, especiallygiven our outstanding performance in last year’s Olympics. Golf has long been seen as a ‘man’s’ game, with womeneither unwelcome or simply absent from the course entirely.Anyone who has ever set foot in a driving range or puttinggreen will know that’s simply not the case. There are hundredsof professional woman golfers, and those at the top enjoysponsorship deals and take home salaries to the tune ofquarter of a million. Not only do these high profile womenfend off the notion that golf is a boy’s club, but they alsoinspire young girls and women to pick up the sport, and that’ssomething to celebrate. For some couples, enjoying separate pursuits is the zest oflife, but for others, spending as much time together neverloses its appeal. Playing a round of golf together is a fun andengaging way to spend time together, keep fit and enjoy a dayout. Young or old, man or woman, top company exec or retailassistant, golf is for everyone. With its famed flat landscape,Lincolnshire is a golfers’ paradise, and touring the county’scourses is an achievement unto itself. If you haven’t alreadypicked up a club, isn’t about time you see what all the fuss isabout? 55-57_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:34 Page 3LincolnshireheritageexploredConsidering the number of abbey’s and prioriesthat once existed in Lincolnshire, there aresurprisingly few substantial remains of this aspectof our county’s rich history. Many sites, thoughknown, have more or less disappeared withsometimes only a few stones still visible, such asBardney in the Witham valley, an area that oncecontained nine monastic houses in close proximity.Others such as Catley have completely vanished.However at Crowland, Deeping and Bourne whatremains of their abbey’s still function as churchesand whilst there are some interesting – thoughminimal - remains at Kirkstead, Barlings andTupholme for instance, the most impressive mustbe Thornton Abbey in the north of the county.Even so, once beyond the massive castellatedgateway, much of what was one of the grandestand wealthiest abbey’s in England has largelydisappeared too though restoration has revealedthe ground plan. As with most religious housesThornton’s wealth came from wool and theabbey is known to have had flocks numberingup to eight thousand animals.Thornton was founded in 1139 by William deGros Count of Aumale (who also foundedVaudey at Grimsthorpe) for a prior and twelveAugustinian canons and dedicated to St Mary. Itachieved abbey status eleven years later in 1148under the authority of a Papal Bull. As wealthaccrued Thornton underwent 100 years ofrebuilding from about the 1260’s onwards andbecame a “mitred” abbey in 1518; this meantthe abbot was permitted to wear vestmentsthat included a “bishop’s” mitre headdress.Thornton escaped destruction under HenryVIII’s Dissolution since the king made it theCollege of Holy Trinity to train priests. Henryhimself visited for three days in 1541 with histhen queen Katherine Howard, but his collegeonly survived for six years after which it passedto the Bishop of Lincoln and subsequently theownership of the Tyrrwhit family and from1602 to Sir Vincent Skinner. Sir Vincent wasthe local Member of Parliament andAs it re-opens later this month for the2017 season, we take a look at thefascinating history of Thornton Abbey.58-59_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:38 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY59the date as beingaround 1624.Most of the actual abbey’s foundationssurvived and are now restored so thateven today its plan is easy to trace andappreciate, especially in conjunction withthe excellent guidebook. The scale of theabbey is perhaps best illustrated by a fewstatistics. The main church was 283 feetlong and 128 feet wide at the transepts;add to this the chapels, cloisters, refectoryand accommodation wings and its truesize may be appreciated.In addition to the gatehouse, andstanding adjacent to the south transept, asubstantial fragment of the octagonalchapter house survives too. This wasbegun during the rebuilding begun in the1260’s but was only completed in 1308.The abbot’s special seat was placedopposite the entrance facing thegatehouse. The canons would have beenseated around the outer walls and thechapter house was used daily formeetings to discuss abbey business, anessential practice since the abbey waseffectively a self contained andadministered community.apparently pulled down mostof the abbey buildings andused the stone to buildhimself a mansion nearby.Some of the stone is alsobelieved to have gone into thebuilding of Ferriby Sluice. Otherowners followed until the site cameinto the possession of the LordsYarborough in 1816 and was finallygiven to the nation in 1938.Nevertheless the gatehouse, the largestin England, survived along with its wide,niche-walled approach. Imposing fromany angle it is especially so from thegrassy track leading up from ThorntonAbbey station, the opening of which in1848 led to the first real influx of tourists.What we see today is the result ofbuilding by Abbot Thomas de Grethamwho received a licence to crenellate in1382, which gives Thornton its fortifiedcastle-like appearance, enhanced by theportcullis and guardrooms. Constructedfrom a combination of stone and brickthe massive central tower and flankingwalls rise to fifty feet in places and inspite of brick being a high status materialat the time it was originally plasteredover. The tower exterior retains some ofits original statuary including one of theVirgin and one of St John.The walls are thick enough to contain awarren of narrow passages andanterooms whilst the central tower holdsa Great Hall some forty-eight feet long bytwenty feet wide with a beautifully ornateoriel window. Even the fireplace is tenfeet across. There is a legend too of theskeleton of an immured canon (or abbot)found walled up along with a table, bookand candle. No date has ever beenestablished for this event though onediarist (Abraham de la Pryme) hinted atDuring 2016, as part of an ongoingstudy by Sheffield University, anarchaeological dig has unearthed what hasturned out to be a plague burial pit. Forty-eight skeletons – 27 adult and 21 children– have been found and tooth analysis hasrevealed traces of the bacteria responsiblefor the Great plague that ravaged Europefrom 1346 to 1353 and is known to havereached Lincolnshire by spring 1349.There are a number of excellentinformation boards placed throughout thesite for visitors and now, in the 21stcentury, as we look across the fields thereis a certain incongruity between the viewof the distant industrial Humber bank andits refineries and this ancient place.Thornton Abbey is now managed andmaintained by English Heritage. (See theirwebsite for opening times.) There is anadmission charge for non-members. (Mythanks go to the staff of English Heritagefor their help and permission tophotograph.)by Hugh Marrows58-59_Layout 1 21/02/2017 11:38 Page 2Next >