High Barn

Settlement in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

High Barn

Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1) See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1) Credit: Simon Tomson

High Barn is a small village located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles east of the city of Lincoln, it falls within the district of West Lindsey. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, with rolling hills and scenic views.

The origins of High Barn can be traced back to medieval times, and it is believed that the village was named after a large barn that once stood in the area. Over the centuries, the village has remained relatively small, with a population of around 200 residents.

High Barn is primarily a residential area, with a mix of traditional cottages and more modern homes. The village has a sense of tranquility and is known for its peaceful atmosphere. It offers a close-knit community where neighbors often know each other and come together for various events and activities.

Although High Barn is a rural village, it benefits from its proximity to Lincoln, providing residents with easy access to a range of amenities and services. The city offers a wide array of shopping options, restaurants, and entertainment venues.

For those interested in exploring the outdoors, High Barn is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering opportunities for walking, hiking, and cycling. The nearby Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

In summary, High Barn is a picturesque village in Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful and close-knit community, with easy access to amenities and stunning countryside.

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High Barn Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.155772/0.03244408 or Grid Reference TF3664. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1) See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1)
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Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (2) See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (2)
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Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (3) Rout Yard See <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bolingbroke-castle/history">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (3) Rout Yard
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Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (1)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (2)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (2)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (3)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (3)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (4)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (4)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (5)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (5)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (6)
Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2021 (6)
Direction Sign – Signpost on Horncastle Hill, Old Bolingbroke Located by the war memorial in Old Bolingbroke on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of Hagnaby Road and Horncastle Hill, Bolingbroke parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6047643" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6047643">Link</a>.

Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF3465
Direction Sign – Signpost on Horncastle Hill, Old Bolingbroke
Located by the war memorial in Old Bolingbroke on a grass triangle in the centre of the junction of Hagnaby Road and Horncastle Hill, Bolingbroke parish. 3 arms and no finial. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LI_TF3465
Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (1) Suggested site of an early medieval fortified settlement, later used for an 11/12th century fortified hall. Examined by M W Thompson in 1965 and identified as the remains of an 11th-12th century fortified hall, the forerunner of the hexagonal Bolingbroke Castle (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4058083">TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014</a>).

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=e49416b6-5177-45c3-8a03-2547716fba09&resourceID=19191" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=e49416b6-5177-45c3-8a03-2547716fba09&resourceID=19191">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (1)
Suggested site of an early medieval fortified settlement, later used for an 11/12th century fortified hall. Examined by M W Thompson in 1965 and identified as the remains of an 11th-12th century fortified hall, the forerunner of the hexagonal Bolingbroke Castle (see TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014). See: LinkExternal link
Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (2) Suggested site of an early medieval fortified settlement, later used for an 11/12th century fortified hall. Examined by M W Thompson in 1965 and identified as the remains of an 11th-12th century fortified hall, the forerunner of the hexagonal Bolingbroke Castle (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4058083">TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014</a>).

See: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=e49416b6-5177-45c3-8a03-2547716fba09&resourceID=19191" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.heritagegateway.org.uk/Gateway/Results_Single.aspx?uid=e49416b6-5177-45c3-8a03-2547716fba09&resourceID=19191">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (2)
Suggested site of an early medieval fortified settlement, later used for an 11/12th century fortified hall. Examined by M W Thompson in 1965 and identified as the remains of an 11th-12th century fortified hall, the forerunner of the hexagonal Bolingbroke Castle (see TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014). See: LinkExternal link
Old Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2022 For details see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4058083">TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014</a>.

For site of possible earlier fortification see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7081384">TF3465 : Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (1)</a>.
Old Bolingbroke Castle: aerial 2022
Old Bolingbroke Castle and Rout Yard: aerial 2022 For details see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4058083">TF3464 : Bolingbroke village and castle site: aerial 2014</a>.

For site of possible earlier fortification see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7081384">TF3465 : Even older Old Bolingbroke: Dewy Hill, aerial 2022 (1)</a>.
Old Bolingbroke Castle and Rout Yard: aerial 2022
Keal Hill and Basin Holt, North of West Keal: aerial 2022
Keal Hill and Basin Holt, North of West Keal: aerial 2022
Bolingbroke Castle Remains The moat and tower remains
Bolingbroke Castle Remains
The moat and tower remains
Interior, St Helen's church, West Keal Looking east to the chancel.
Interior, St Helen's church, West Keal
Looking east to the chancel.
Stained glass window, St Helen's church, West Keal The only Stained glass window in the church.
Stained glass window, St Helen's church, West Keal
The only Stained glass window in the church.
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High Barn is located at Grid Ref: TF3664 (Lat: 53.155772, Lng: 0.03244408)

Division: Parts of Lindsey

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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///heave.rooster.courts. Near Spilsby, Lincolnshire

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Natural: peak
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High Barn
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Grantam Point
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