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Gainsborough Old Hall
SK 813-900 Lincolnshire England

Gainsborough Old HallGainsborough Old Hall was originally a 14th century fortified manor house, which was encased by a moat. In 1464, Thomas Burgh founded the large timber-framed open courtyard house, with a magnificent brick kitchen, great hall and two ranges, of two storeys. In 1469, the house was damaged by fire, after an attack by the Lancastrian forces of Lord Welles. In 1479, a new three storey west range was built and an embattled polygonal brick tower, of three storeys added to the north-east angle of the east range. King Richard lll in 1483 and King Henry Vlll in 1541, both stayed at the hall. A mile north is Gainsborough Castle and 7 miles south is Torksey Castle.


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Gainsborough Old Hall is located in the town centre, off Parnell Street. 18 miles north-west of Lincoln, on the A57-A156.

The site is managed by Lincolnshire County Council and is open daily, March to October Monday to Friday 10:00-4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday 11:00-5:00pm. November to February Monday to Friday 10:00-4:00pm, Saturday 11:00-4:00pm, closed on Sunday.

Car parking is by the side of the road.

For admission rates and special events go to its HomePage.


Click here for hall pictures Gainsborough Old Hall Picture 1Gainsborough Old Hall Picture 2Gainsborough Old Hall Picture 3 and a castle map of the area Castle Map of the Area

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