Discover Martin: Hotels and Local History

Several specific themes can help you plan a stay in Martin: Holy Trinity Church, Martin War Memorial, The Manor House and a section of the Car Dyke. The village also has medieval connections and a waterway that runs through the region. Together, these give an overview ranging from individual buildings to broader historical and landscape contexts.

Holy Trinity Church: Construction and Building Phases

Holy Trinity Church was built in 1876 by T. H. Wyatt and is a stone church in the Arts and Crafts style. Its features include a nave, chancel, polygonal apse and transepts; it also has lancet windows. The nave, chancel, apse and transepts describe parts of the church’s structure, while lancet windows refer to a feature of its window design. The tower was built in 1911. The two construction dates are 35 years apart, so the church and tower can be understood as two separate building phases.

Martin War Memorial and The Manor House

Martin War Memorial is listed as a Grade II monument and was unveiled on 9 April 1921. It takes the form of an elaborate, striking cross with carved decorative details. The precise unveiling date adds a specific historical reference to its formal listing.

The Manor House dates from around 1780. The three-storey building has a T-shaped floor plan and red-brick walls with brick and stone detailing. Compared with the church, The Manor House draws more attention to its layout, number of floors and masonry; the church is distinguished primarily by its architectural style and individual features.

Medieval Connections and the Car Dyke

Martin is first documented in the 12th century, although the settlement may have older origins. A Templar document from the 12th century records that Walter D’Ayncourt gave land in Martin to the Templars. These are two distinct references: the first marks the settlement’s earliest documented mention, while the second records a specific land grant, naming both the donor and the recipients.

A section of the Car Dyke in Martin is designated a protected Scheduled Monument. The Car Dyke is an artificial water channel on the western edge of the Fens, running from Peterborough to Lincoln. It is thought to have been built by the Romans, with a possible date of around AD 125. In Martin, you can see a specifically designated section, while Peterborough to Lincoln describes the channel’s regional course.

Visitor Information

Holy Trinity Church has a free library with DVDs and puzzles. Check whether the library is accessible before your visit. The church also hosts a coffee morning on Tuesday mornings; check in advance whether it is currently taking place.

An access notice dated 19 December 2025 named only the gate on Linwood Road as a pedestrian entrance to Martin Churchyard. Check whether this access information is still valid before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Appleby, Binbrook, Wrawby, East Kirkby, Sudbrooke, Epworth, Barton-Upon-Humber, Tealby.

For the regional travel guide: Lincolnshire.