English Heritage sites near Torksey Parish
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
7 miles from Torksey 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.
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
9 miles from Torksey Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
11 miles from Torksey 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.
GAINSTHORPE MEDIEVAL VILLAGE
15 miles from Torksey 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
15 miles from Torksey 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
20 miles from Torksey Parish
Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations.
Churches in Torksey Parish
St Peter
Church Lane
Torksey
Gainsborough
01522 702427
We are a Grade 2* listed church in a small village on the A156 between Lincoln and Gainsborough. We are the only remaining building from the days of three parish churches and two priories. A stone memorial to Margaret de Multon, prioress at the nunnery, now provides our main alter. A sheela na gig, which is thought to have been used to teach young girls the facts of life before marriage, is inside the church on the west corner of the south wall.
Our font is thought to be of late Saxon or Norman origin, it is a large tub shape with a stiff leaf frieze along the upper part. The Spode Font Basin was made at the Spode factory in Stoke on Trent.
We have a weekly service of either a Eucharist or Morning Prayer at 11am each Sunday, although the first Sunday in the month is rotated around our group of four churches – so best to check where we are if you are attending on the first Sunday.
In addition, during Lent and Advent we have a said Eucharist one morning a week. For details of this and other services and events please contact us.
We are a small, friendly congregation and all are warmly welcomed, refreshments are served after every Sunday morning ser
Pubs in Torksey Parish
Castle Inn
Castle Inn, Torksey
Hume Arms
A large roadside pub in the heart of the village, re-opened in March 2013 after and extensive refit of the interiors, as well as the landscaping of the extensive garden area. The pub has warren of cosy rooms, and serves and extensive menu o...