East Barkwith: Architecture, Remembrance and Nature

East Barkwith combines listed buildings with a war memorial, Parish Field and the history of a former railway station. If you are looking for a hotel in East Barkwith, these local features can help with your planning. Consider whether you are more interested in architectural history and remembrance during your stay, or in walks and observing nature; the details below provide specific points of reference.

Listed Buildings

The Church of St Mary in East Barkwith is a Grade II* listed building. The White House is a Grade II listed cottage dating from the early 19th century, located on Church Lane. Blacksmith's Cottage is also a Grade II listed building. The church therefore stands apart from the two Grade II buildings by virtue of its designation; at The White House, the date of construction adds a historical dimension to its protected status. If architectural history is important to your choice of destination, you will find a church and two other named buildings here, each with different features.

The Parish War Memorial

East Barkwith lies on the A157. The Parish War Memorial is at the junction of this road and Torrington Lane. It commemorates people from East Barkwith, West Barkwith and Panton, as well as people with connections to these villages, who died in the two world wars. The location can therefore be pinpointed at the meeting of two roads, while the commemoration encompasses several villages and people connected with them. A Remembrance Sunday service was regularly held at the memorial; specific arrangements may vary. If you would like to time your visit to coincide with this occasion, check the latest dates in advance.

Walks and Nature at Parish Field

Parish Field combines opportunities for walks with improvements to the grounds and its plants. A parish newsletter from November/December 2020 described an improvement programme featuring ponds, trees and paths that provide safe access. The same newsletter reported that visitors walked there and looked out for rare species. In addition, locally collected seeds were planted to establish new populations of Ragged Robin, Cowslips, Pink Campion, King Cup and Cuckoo Flower. Paths and landscape features therefore sit alongside the specific aim of establishing these plant populations. The plant information relates to the work at the time; what can be seen today may have changed. Check current access arrangements locally.

Barkwith Play Area and Location

Barkwith Play Area is on Lincoln Road in East Barkwith. Its stated area is 0.10 ha, or around 1,000 m². The road location and area provide two specific local reference points to include in your travel planning.

The Village’s Transport History

The former East Barkwith railway station was in operation from 1876 to 1958. This period places the station within the village’s history; East Barkwith’s location on the A157 is a different point of reference for finding your way around. The railway history and the road connection can therefore be distinguished without treating them as the same kind of travel information.

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