View of the abbey gatehouse from the east.

undated postcard

The impressive brick and stone barbican and gatehouse of Thornton Abbey were built in the late 14th century.

They are considered by English Heritage to be 'the largest and among the finest in England'.

This is the earliest surviving brick structure in Lincolnshire.

Frank Robinson, 2010

The tower of the thirteenth-century church has twin bell-openings and a fifteenth century top with pinnacles.

Jews' Court collection, 1977