Friskney

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The present church is medieval and has changed little since about 1450 although there are remains of a church from 1135 which was destroyed by fire at the base of the tower. 1247 was when the foundation stone of the present church was laid and several original features of this time remain, the lower middle part of the tower, a winding staircase which would have provided access to the rood screen, a squint which would have originally been on an outside wall to allow the “unclean” and excommunicated to watch the consecration at the altar and several other features such as tomb stones. In the early 1300’s the church was altered with Sir Walter Friskney, a judge at the Court of the Exchequer in the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, being the benefactor. The nave was heightened by the addition of the clerestory and a third level was added to the tower. The chancel was also enlarged. The sedilia is late 14th century. The clerestory was decorated with wall paintings in 1320 and they can still be seen, although very faint (with the exception of The Last Supper, which was restored in 1978 at a cost of £1000). The north and south aisles were built in the 15th century and nave arches replaced the walls. The upper part of the tower now had a belfry added too plus the chancel and chapel screens were erected. The font is 15th century and originally had an ornate stone carved cover which was so heavy it had to be lifted by a pulley system.
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The present church is medieval and has changed little since about 1450 although there are remains of a church from 1135 which was destroyed by fire at the base of the tower. 1247 was when the foundation stone of the present church was laid and several original features of this time remain, the lower middle part of the tower, a winding staircase which would have provided access to the rood screen, a squint which would have originally been on an outside wall to allow the “unclean” and excommunicated to watch the consecration at the altar and several other features such as tomb stones. In the early 1300’s the church was altered with Sir Walter Friskney, a judge at the Court of the Exchequer in the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, being the benefactor. The nave was heightened by the addition of the clerestory and a third level was added to the tower. The chancel was also enlarged. The sedilia is late 14th century. The clerestory was decorated with wall paintings in 1320 and they can still be seen, although very faint (with the exception of The Last Supper, which was restored in 1978 at a cost of £1000). The north and south aisles were built in the 15th century and nave arches replaced the walls. The upper part of the tower now had a belfry added too plus the chancel and chapel screens were erected. The font is 15th century and originally had an ornate stone carved cover which was so heavy it had to be lifted by a pulley system.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Mill Mound An old mill mound in pasture land off Small End Road
Historic landscape at Friskney Horses grazing in a field off Small End Road, large earthworks mark an earlier settlement
Mill Mound, Friskney Site of a former mill.
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The Dukes Head Hotel

The Dukes Head Hotel

4 out of 5
5-6 Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn England
Stay at this hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
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3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3 out of 5
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The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire

The White Hart Hotel, Boston, Lincolnshire

4 out of 5
1-5 High Street Boston England
The price is AED 242 per night from Jan 24 to Jan 25
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Green Haven

Green Haven

2.5 out of 5
Main Road Boston England
Stay at this campground in Boston. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and a gift shop. Popular attraction Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
I love the place, the staff were really friendly. The place was clean and cozy. Lovely walk around as well. Definitely going again

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Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)

Cosy, traditional Norfolk cottage with option to book beach hut (seasonal)

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Lovely cottage in a central area for exploring the North Norfolk coast. Property was exactly as described and communication with the host was good. Check in and out was simple with the key in an external safe. On arrival the lights were on, the cottage was warm and cosy with the heating on a there ...

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Baxter House

Baxter House

3 out of 5
109 Fydell St Boston England
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and Netflix. Popular attractions Macmillan Way - North and Witham Way Country Park are located ...
6.4/10 (13 reviews)
I had a nice stay and enjoyed

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