Carlton-le-Moorland brings together church and house history with a route that is at least two metres wide and has a weather-resistant surface. The Church of Saint Mary and several historic houses represent different periods of construction; the Carlton le Moorland to Bassingham Pathway focuses instead on outdoor activity. This lets you explore the village according to your interest in architecture or in a path with specific features for its users.
Church and settlement history
The Church of Saint Mary in Carlton-le-Moorland is a parish church with fabric dating from the 11th, 13th and 15th centuries, as well as the late 16th century. Its different periods of construction show that the building cannot be attributed to a single era. Inside is a round 12th-century font with octagonal corner shafts. The font’s round shape and the octagonal design of its corner shafts bring together two clearly distinct geometric elements in a single piece of church furnishing. Carlton-le-Moorland itself has early medieval origins and continues to exist today. This settlement history provides a broader timeframe for understanding the church.
Other historic buildings
Other historic buildings include St Mary's Lychgate, Carlton House and Wall, and Manor Lane Farmhouse. St Mary's Lychgate has been listed as a Grade II building since 17 June 1986; its listing records English Heritage ID 192416 and Lincolnshire HER number 63000. As part of the repairs to St Mary's Lychgate completed in June 2014, an information board was installed near the war memorial. Carlton House and Wall is on High Street in Carlton-le-Moorland; the house dates from the mid-18th century and was listed Grade II on 23 August 1967. Manor Lane Farmhouse is also a Grade II listed house and dates from the early 18th century; its façade was redesigned in the late 18th century.
The Carlton le Moorland to Bassingham Pathway
The Carlton le Moorland to Bassingham Pathway is at least two metres wide and has a weather-resistant surface. It is safe for pedestrians, cyclists, users of mobility scooters and wheelchair users; it is also suitable for adults with pushchairs. Benches and information boards are provided at several points along the route. The benches offer places to take a break; the boards provide additional information along the way. Check the condition of the path and the available facilities before your visit.
Nature and getting there
On the south-west side of The Sands is a scrub area with silver birch trees. A habitat assessment dated 27 January 2020 highlights its particular importance for birds, small mammals and amphibians. This offers a different perspective from the buildings: here, the focus is on a specific habitat and its importance for three groups of animals.
The timetable for route 47 lists the “St Mary's Church” stop in Carlton le Moorland and is marked “valid from 30 March 2026”. Check the times before travelling.
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