Friskney Travel Guide

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The present church is medieval and has changed little since about 1450 although there are remains of a church from 1135 which was destroyed by fire at the base of the tower. 1247 was when the foundation stone of the present church was laid and several original features of this time remain, the lower middle part of the tower, a winding staircase which would have provided access to the rood screen, a squint which would have originally been on an outside wall to allow the “unclean” and excommunicated to watch the consecration at the altar and several other features such as tomb stones. In the early 1300’s the church was altered with Sir Walter Friskney, a judge at the Court of the Exchequer in the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, being the benefactor. The nave was heightened by the addition of the clerestory and a third level was added to the tower. The chancel was also enlarged. The sedilia is late 14th century. The clerestory was decorated with wall paintings in 1320 and they can still be seen, although very faint (with the exception of The Last Supper, which was restored in 1978 at a cost of £1000). The north and south aisles were built in the 15th century and nave arches replaced the walls. The upper part of the tower now had a belfry added too plus the chancel and chapel screens were erected. The font is 15th century and originally had an ornate stone carved cover which was so heavy it had to be lifted by a pulley system.
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The present church is medieval and has changed little since about 1450 although there are remains of a church from 1135 which was destroyed by fire at the base of the tower. 1247 was when the foundation stone of the present church was laid and several original features of this time remain, the lower middle part of the tower, a winding staircase which would have provided access to the rood screen, a squint which would have originally been on an outside wall to allow the “unclean” and excommunicated to watch the consecration at the altar and several other features such as tomb stones. In the early 1300’s the church was altered with Sir Walter Friskney, a judge at the Court of the Exchequer in the reigns of Edward III and Richard II, being the benefactor. The nave was heightened by the addition of the clerestory and a third level was added to the tower. The chancel was also enlarged. The sedilia is late 14th century. The clerestory was decorated with wall paintings in 1320 and they can still be seen, although very faint (with the exception of The Last Supper, which was restored in 1978 at a cost of £1000). The north and south aisles were built in the 15th century and nave arches replaced the walls. The upper part of the tower now had a belfry added too plus the chancel and chapel screens were erected. The font is 15th century and originally had an ornate stone carved cover which was so heavy it had to be lifted by a pulley system.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)
Mill Mound An old mill mound in pasture land off Small End Road
Historic landscape at Friskney Horses grazing in a field off Small End Road, large earthworks mark an earlier settlement
Mill Mound, Friskney Site of a former mill.
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The Dukes Head Hotel

The Dukes Head Hotel

4 out of 5
5-6 Tuesday Market Place King's Lynn England
Stay at this hotel in King's Lynn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable. Meals and event were very good and staff very friendly. We love staying here and will be back soon.

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3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3 out of 5
Skegness England
Stay at this chalet in Skegness. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and balconies. Popular attractions Butlins and Hardy's Animal Farm are located nearby.
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Caravan - Sleeps 4 - Parking - 10mins To Beach

Caravan - Sleeps 4 - Parking - 10mins To Beach

3 out of 5
Skegness England
Stay at this holiday home in Skegness. Enjoy free parking and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Fantasy Island and Hardy's Animal Farm are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
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AMAZING Thank You. Everything you need inside the caravan and outside. Has a lovely balcony to sit outside. Very close to all the funfair, beach, shops and the amusements. Has a little market up the road on a Saturday. Great communication with the owner. Very safe has card for barriers to get in ...

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Green Haven

Green Haven

2.5 out of 5
Main Road Boston England
Stay at this campsite in Boston. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a gift shop. Popular attraction Lincolnshire Wildlife Park is located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
I love the place, the staff were really friendly. The place was clean and cozy. Lovely walk around as well. Definitely going again

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Baxter House

Baxter House

3 out of 5
109 Fydell St Boston England
Stay at this aparthotel in Boston. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and Netflix. Popular attractions Macmillan Way - North and Witham Way Country Park are located ...
6.4/10 (13 reviews)
I had a nice stay and enjoyed

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3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3-bed Caravan - Sleeps 8 - Pool

3 out of 5
Skegness England
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Popular places to visit

St Botolph\'s Church showing heritage elements, a church or cathedral and a ruin

St Botolph's Church

Climb the tower of this large 14th-century church for superb views across the small port town of Boston and beyond.

St Botolph's Church

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

Why not visit the animals who live at Lincolnshire Wildlife Park during your trip to Friskney? Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.

Lincolnshire Wildlife Park

York Street

Catch an event at York Street during your trip to Boston. While in this quaint area, you can savour the bars and cafes.

York Street

Boston Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Mareham le Fen at Boston Golf Club. While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Boston Golf Club

Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve

You can take time to visit Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve during your travels to Boston. Discover the area's bars or seek out the golf courses.

Frampton Marsh Nature Reserve

Maud Foster Windmill

Learn about the local history of Boston when you spend time at Maud Foster Windmill. Discover the bars in this quaint area or seek out the golf courses.

Maud Foster Windmill

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Distant offshore wind turbines near Skegness beach.

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