English Heritage sites near Thorney Parish
LINCOLN MEDIEVAL BISHOPS' PALACE
7 miles from Thorney Parish
Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond.
GAINSBOROUGH OLD HALL
11 miles from Thorney 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.
RUFFORD ABBEY
14 miles from Thorney 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.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
14 miles from Thorney 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
19 miles from Thorney Parish
A deserted medieval village, one of the best-preserved examples in England, clearly visible as a complex of grassy humps and bumps.
ROCHE ABBEY
22 miles from Thorney Parish
Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out as excavated foundations.
Churches in Thorney Parish
St Helen, Thorney
Main Street
Thorney
Newark
01522 702748
http://www.easttrentchurches.org.uk
The interesting Grade II* listed church was built in the 1850s in the Italianate style, replacing an earlier building of which there are remains in the churchyard. The building is in a good state of repair in general, having had extensive repair work to the roof, guttering and bells in 2014 as well as repair work to the west rose window. In 2015 a complete re-wire of the building was carried out and new lights installed. The next project is to install a new heating system, although the PCC would also like to have a toilet and refreshment area incorporated into the nave. A working party made up of Church and Community representatives is looking into developing the Church space to make it more flexible for community use.
The church is open every Wednesday afternoon for quiet prayer and contemplation.
No churches found in Thorney Parish