The present-day settlement of North Scarle dates back to the medieval period. All Saints Church retains architectural features from the 13th century; historic farmhouses and a pinfold add to the traces of the village’s history. You can also include leisure and cycling in your plans: North Scarle Playing Field has several sports and play facilities, and a cycle route passes through the village. Depending on your interests, you can focus on village history, leisure or a cycling tour.

History in several stages

North Scarle is first mentioned in documents from the 12th century. After 1154, Henry II granted the manorial rights to North Scarle to the Templars. The present-day settlement dates back to the medieval period. Taken together, these details show different stages in the village’s history: its medieval origins, its early written mention and the later granting of rights. They describe different aspects and should not be treated as a single founding date.

Church and historic buildings

All Saints Church has a south arcade from the 13th century and a single lancet window from the same period in the south wall of the chancel. These two features offer different insights into the church’s architecture. Dendrochronological analysis found that the timbers of the bell frame were felled in 1716. This date refers to when the timbers were felled.

White House, an early 18th-century farmhouse with Grade II status, stands on High Street. Church Farmhouse also dates from the early 18th century. Its rubble-stone walls have brick dressings; the ridge roof is covered with pantiles. The two houses can therefore be considered in terms of different features: White House is distinguished by its listed status and location, while Church Farmhouse is described by the recorded details of its building materials and roof. North Scarle is designated a Conservation Area.

A pinfold survives in the north of the village and was already marked on the Ordnance Survey County Series map of 1919. Together with the individual houses and the church, it offers another point of interest if you are interested in the village’s historic buildings.

Leisure and cycling

North Scarle Playing Field has a children’s playground, tennis courts, and football and cricket pitches. If you would like to include any of these facilities in your plans, check availability before your visit; it may vary.

At the North Scarle Miniature Railway, private rides can be arranged by prior booking for children’s birthday parties and other celebrations. Advance booking is important for such an occasion; available dates may also vary.

A cycle route runs from Doddington via Harby and Wigsley to North Scarle, then loops back to Doddington. The village is therefore part of a circular route that starts and ends in Doddington. No specific journey time or route length is assumed for this plan. As route conditions can change, it is advisable to check them before setting off.

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