Laughton en le Morthen

The village of Laughton en le Morthen is a short walk from Throapham House. The surrounding landscape is dominated by the spire of All Saints Church, which dates from Saxon times. The village and church are both worth a visit if you have the time.

: Motte and bailey castle hill with Sheffield and Peak District beyond

: Maybe try your hand at bell-ringing

: Take a trip up the tower of All Saints

: Laughton en le Morthen was part of the old West Riding of Yorkshire

: All Saints spire dominates the local landscape

: View from All Saints towards Lincoln and the Trent Valley

May 21, 2012

Chatsworth House on BBC TV

Robert / Heritage and museums, Local Area / Chatsworth House, News, Places to visit / 0 Comment

Last Monday saw the first of three programmes following a year in the life of Chatsworth House. When I watch excellent programmes like this on our great historic houses I’m reminded that Ann and I have a responsibility to future generations to treat our far more modest home with a bit of TLC. If you [...]

Sep 15, 2011

National Trust Events Nearby

Ann / Heritage and museums / Events / 0 Comment

An Elizabethan weekend takes place on September 24th and 25th at Hardwick Hall giving an insight into the Tudor period. Hardwick Hall is approximately 15 miles away from us. An exclusive tour of ‘Mr Straw’s House‘ near Worksop takes place on 6th and 13th October which includes seeing some areas not normally open, however, you [...]

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