English Heritage sites near Stickford Parish
BOLINGBROKE CASTLE
3 miles from Stickford 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.
SIBSEY TRADER WINDMILL
6 miles from Stickford Parish
Built in 1877, this restored six storey mill with complete gear, sails and fantail still works today.
TATTERSHALL COLLEGE
9 miles from Stickford 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).
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
25 miles from Stickford Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
CASTLE RISING CASTLE
29 miles from Stickford Parish
One of the largest, best preserved and most lavishly decorated keeps in England, surrounded by 20 acres of mighty earthworks.
CREAKE ABBEY
34 miles from Stickford Parish
The ruined church of an Augustinian abbey, reduced in size after fire and plague.
Churches in Stickford Parish
St Helen, Stickford
Church Road
Stickford
Boston
01205 481183
St. Helen's church dates back to the 13th century; the north arcade and part of the north aisle survive from this time, with a 14th century south arcade.
The tower is largely perpendicular. The chancel was rebuilt in 1830 and 1881 and a restoration of the church was carried out in 1853 by architect James Fowler of Louth.
The font is octagonal and dates from the 15th century.
Since 1990 the church has undergone some major restoration work, including the re-roofing of the chancel and a new roof on the nave and aisles. The tower has also had a considerable amount of work carried out on it.
A medieval bell lies on the floor of the vestry, where it has lain since its removal from the tower in 1939.
Of particular interest in the church are the medieval pew ends, some of which have undergone conservation treatment at Lincoln University and are on display in the north aisle.
The church is open every day from 10am to 4pm.
Pubs in Stickford Parish
Jolly Sailor Inn
Jolly Sailor Inn, Stickney
Red Lion Inn
The pub name Red Lion, one of the most common in England is frequently found hereabouts because it was an heraldic emblem of the 14th century John of Gaunt, Earl of Lancaster and Lord of the Manor at nearby Bolingbroke Castle. The pub has o...