Mareham le Fen
Mareham le Fen is a Lincolnshire village and civil parish about 6 miles (10 km) south from the town of Horncastle. The hamlet of Mareham Gate lies about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) south from the village, and it is believed that the deserted medieval village of Birkwood is situated nearby.
Mareham le Fen is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Marun", with 33 households, 60 acres of meadow, 300 acres of woodland, and a church. The Lord of the Manor was William I.
The parish church is dedicated to St Helen, and is a Grade II listed building of greenstone dating from the 13th century. In the north aisle is a tomb to James Roberts who died 1826, and sailed in the Endeavour with Captain Cook and Sir Joseph Banks. In the churchyard is a medieval stone cross, which is both Grade II listed and a scheduled monument. Dating from the 14th century.
The Grade II listed Royal Oak public house has a datestone of 1473, but is believed to date from the 17th century, with 18th- and 20th-century additions.
Also in the village is a Grade II listed tower windmill dating from 1820, although it ceased working as a windmill in 1910.but continued to mill with an engine until mid 1940s.
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| Rapeseed. Used in the production of vegetable oil. |
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| Grimsthorpe Castle |
Rand Farm
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| Piglets suckling with their mother |
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| Making friends |
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| New-born Lamb |
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| Feeding time |
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| Time for afternoon milk with the baby goats (Kids) |
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| Someone seems very happy with the baby goat |
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| Mareham le Fen Tower Mill |
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| Saint Helen's Church - 13th Century |
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| The Royal Oak pub - dates from 1473 |
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| Deer feeding in the forest |
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| Typical country road |
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| Ball room dancing |
Great blog. Thank you David!!
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