English Heritage sites near Knaith Parish
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
4 miles from Knaith Parish
A little-known gem, Gainsborough Old Hall is among the best-preserved medieval manor houses in England. Partly brick and timber-framed, and mainly later 15th century with Elizabethan additions.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
9 miles from Knaith Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
12 miles from Knaith Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
12 miles from Knaith Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
RUFFORD ABBEY
17 miles from Knaith 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.
ROCHE ABBEY
19 miles from Knaith Parish
Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations.
Churches in Knaith Parish
St Mary
Within the grounds of Knaith Hall,
Gainsborough Road.
Knaith, DN21 5PE
01427 839933
St Mary's church - Knaith, is a grade II* listed building, parts of the external fabric date back to the 12 Century. Much altered over the years, it's present form represents a combination of two significant restorations, the first in the early 1300's together with a second in the 1630's.
We belong to a group of 9 rural churches collectively known as 'The LEA group of parishes'. Our Rector is: The Revd Canon Phillip Wain. The Rectory, Oak Tree House, Padmoor Lane, Upton, Lincolnshire. DN21 5NH. Tel: 01427 839933.
St Mary's has always been by custom and tradition, associated with the Priory/Nunnery of Heynings. Please refer to "St Mary - Knaith and Heynings Priory" for further information.
Pubs in Knaith Parish
Stags Head
59 Willingham Road, Knaith Park, DN21 5ET
(01427) 612917
stagsheadknaithpark.co.uk