11 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

Remains of a grammar school for church choristers, founded in the mid-15th century by Ralph, Lord Cromwell, the builder of nearby Tattershall Castle (National Trust).

16 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.

18 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.

20 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

The remains of a 13th-century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.

29 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

Longthorpe Tower displays one of the most complete and important sets of 14th century domestic wall paintings in northern Europe.

31 miles from Kirkby la Thorpe Parish

The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.