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Cothiemuir prehistoric recumbent stone circle. N.E. of Alford, Grampian, Scotland
Cothiemuir prehistoric recumbent stone circle. N.E. of Alford, Grampian, Scotland
Old Keig prehistoric recumbent stone circle. N.E. of Alford, Grampian, Scotland. Looking north
Cothiemuir prehistoric recumbent stone circle. N.E. of Alford, Grampian, Scotland. Recumbent stone and 2 flankers
Grade I listed The church dates from the 13th century onwards and was restored in the late 19th and early 20th century. There is a fourth stage western tower, nave with clerestory and aisles, chancel, and south porch. The tower dates from the 13th century and has a battlemented parapet. The height of the tower was increased when the rest of the church is enlarged in the 14th century. The tower was restored in 1882. The chancel arch dates from the 13th century and has two corbel heads. The south aisle dates from the 15th century and is the exterior has gargoyles. The south porch is also from that date. The nave arcades are of five bays with octagonal piers and dates from the 14th century. The chancel is of brick from 1781. The nave and chancel roofs are from the late 19th century with painted panels. There is a 15th century octagonal font which is quite unique, although there is a similar one at Covenham Saint Bartholomew (it has now been removed to Manchester) The elaborate carvings depict Virgin Mary and Jesus, Saints Simon and Jude, Saint James the less and Saint Bartholomew and more. There are figures around the stem depicting various Saints, and at the base of the symbols of the four evangelists, a lion, Eagle, Ox and Angel. There are two incised slabs from the late 15th century. The church was restored in 1869, at a cost of £1000. The church has an old Forster and Andrews barrel organ from 1851, and a one manual Forster and Andrews organ still in use.
Photo by Jules & Jenny (Creative Commons Attribution 2.0)

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The Windmill

The Windmill

3 out of 5
10 Market Pl Alford England
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Humber Royal Hotel

Humber Royal Hotel

4 out of 5
Littlecoates Road Grimsby England
Stay at this hotel in Grimsby. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
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The Adam & Eve

The Adam & Eve

3.5 out of 5
Market Pl Market Rasen England
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (252 reviews)
Great check in process and lovely staff. Room was perfect, highly recommended.

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6 bedroom accommodation in Skendleby Psalter, near Alford

6 bedroom accommodation in Skendleby Psalter, near Alford

Skendleby Psalter, near Alford
Stay at this cottage in Alford. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Alford Manor House and Alford Library are located ...
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Great house. Garden and conservatory
We loved the outside. The manager allowed us to have a paddling pool on the grass which our granddaughter loved and had so much fun with all the space in the garden and house. The males in the family lived the table tennis and badminton. House very well equipped.

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Baxter House

Baxter House

3 out of 5
109 Fydell St Boston England
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3-bed Caravan, Sleeps 8, Pool & Beach

3-bed Caravan, Sleeps 8, Pool & Beach

3 out of 5
Skegness England
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