Burton Coggles: Architectural History and Historic Buildings

A stay in Burton Coggles puts architectural and local history in the foreground. The Church of St Thomas a Becket brings together several centuries, while a K6 telephone kiosk and buildings at Manor Farm reflect other periods of construction. There is also a local history of the place name, recurring events at the church, and a described walking route. If you are looking for hotels for a trip, you can consider whether these cultural and historical topics match your interests.

The Church of St Thomas a Becket

The Church of St Thomas a Becket is a Grade I listed building. Its fabric dates from the 12th, early 13th, early 14th and 17th centuries; the church was restored in 1874. These dates point to several phases of construction, rather than assigning the building to a single period. The porch also contains two knightly figures from the early 14th century. Both are depicted with crossed legs—a specific detail that adds a distinctive feature of the interior to the building’s history.

Information about the church’s opening hours is posted outside, providing a practical guide for planning a visit. The church celebrates Holy Communion on the first Sunday of every month. Its annual programme also includes a Harvest Festival service and meal, as well as a Christmas carol service. If you would like to plan around one of these events, check the relevant dates before your trip.

The K6 kiosk and buildings at Manor Farm

The K6 Telephone Kiosk is also a listed building, specifically Grade II. Designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in 1935, it is made of red-painted cast iron. Its significance also includes its strong visual relationship with the adjacent listed barns. It is therefore characterised not only by its material and design, but also by its relationship to the neighbouring buildings.

Two further building histories can be distinguished at Manor Farm. The Barn at Manor Farm dates from the mid-18th century. Its walls are made of limestone rubble, and it has a tiled roof and stone-covered gables. The Pigeoncote at Manor Farm dates from earlier: it was built in the late 17th century, extended in the mid-18th century, and altered in the 19th century. The comparison links one building with a clearly stated period of construction and another whose development spans several phases.

Local history and nature

Burton-le-Coggles was originally called “Byrton-en-les-Coggles.” The name referred to a paved road that ran through the area. Burton-le-Coggles is also mentioned in the Domesday Book. The history of the name and the written record offer two different points of reference: the first points to an earlier name and its explanation, while the second records the place’s mention in this historic book.

Another topic is Burton Coggles Embankment. A 2017 South Kesteven District conservation review lists it as a grassland site of conservation importance. This adds a nature topic to the architectural and local history without conflating the different focuses of trip planning.

A walking route from the village

A walking report from September 2019 describes a 9½-mile circular route. It starts in the village of Burton le Coggles, goes to Lower Bitchfield and Inglesby, and then returns to the starting point in the village. The total distance helps you gauge the time needed for the walk described; no specific walking times are given. If you are considering the route, check trail conditions and access locally.

This gives you a choice of different focuses for your plans: the church’s building phases, the materials and dates of the Manor Farm buildings, local history, church events, or the longer walking route. Which of these matters to your trip depends on how you would like to spend your stay.

Discover more destinations: Hemingby, Metheringham, Winteringham, Burgh Le Marsh, Sutton Bridge, Wrawby, Holbeach, Barton-Upon-Humber.

For the wider travel overview: Lincolnshire.