South Hykeham, Aubourn and Bassingham, 14th April 2019

Brian led this excellent leisurely 8-mile stroll across the flatlands of Lincolnshire, criss-crossing the Witham and visiting the villages Aubourn and Bassingham (just) after a start in South Hykeham.
The start near the church
St Michael and All Angels Church, South Hykeham


Crossing the Witham for the first time (out of four)


Aubourn 'Old Church' is just a fragment of a much larger medieval building.  In 1862 a new parish church was built to the west of the village and most of the medieval church was demolished, leaving the chancel standing as a mortuary chapel. 


Aubourn Hall dating back to around 1628




Swan walking (yes, walking) up the Witham.  See below

Recently restored Haddington Dovecote dates from around 1420

I'm sure we've been here before!

Distant view of Lincoln Cathedral