Discover Carlton-le-Moorland

Carlton-le-Moorland combines an illustrative village history with a pathway experience that enables different ways of exploring the area. Those looking for a holiday apartment or holiday cottage for their stay can choose to focus their trip on historic heritage, outdoor activity or observing nature. The settlement has its origins in the early Middle Ages and continues to exist today. This long history is reflected in individual buildings and places of remembrance, while the Carlton le Moorland to Bassingham Pathway offers a different perspective on the village.

Church History and Historic Buildings

An important point of reference is the Church of Saint Mary in Carlton-le-Moorland. The parish church contains fabric from the 11th, 13th and 15th centuries, as well as from the late 16th century. The church also has a round 12th-century font with octagonal corner shafts. Travellers interested in medieval and later architectural history can find specific details here that make it possible to trace the development of the village.

St Mary's Lychgate is also part of Carlton-le-Moorland's historic character. The building has been listed as a Grade II building since 17 June 1986; the listing records the English Heritage ID 192416 and the Lincolnshire HER number 63000. As part of the repairs completed in June 2014, an information board was installed near the war memorial. This impression is complemented by Carlton House and Wall on High Street: the mid-18th-century house was listed as a Grade II building on 23 August 1967. Manor Lane Farmhouse is another Grade II house from the early 18th century, whose façade was remodelled in the late 18th century.

Walking the Bassingham Pathway

The Carlton le Moorland to Bassingham Pathway is at least two metres wide and has a weather-resistant surface. It is suitable for pedestrians, cyclists, mobility scooter and wheelchair users, as well as adults with pushchairs. Several benches and information boards are positioned at various points along the route. This makes it possible to include the pathway in your daily itinerary if you would like to combine exercise with a relaxed exploration.

Nature and Suitable Travel Planning

A distinct natural feature is the scrub area on the south-western side of The Sands. This area, which is covered with silver birches, is particularly important for birds, small mammals and amphibians. It therefore complements the historic attractions with an option for travellers who do not want to spend their days exclusively exploring architectural history. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore consider whether you want to use your stay primarily for historic discoveries, the pathway or a varied combination of culture and nature. A holiday apartment or holiday cottage in Carlton-le-Moorland can thus be sought according to your preferred daily itinerary, without reducing the village to just one travel interest.

For orientation on arrival, the “St Mary's Church” stop is also listed in the timetable for route 47. If you would like to extend your search beyond Carlton-le-Moorland, you can also include Hemingby, Scampton, Ancaster, South Hykeham, Humberston, Wyberton, Laceby and Rippingale in your travel plans.

For the broader travel overview: Lincolnshire.