The castle where King John died (1216) and King Charles gave up his struggle was raised by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It was besieged during the Civil War; the keep overlooking the Trent has not survived but there are traces of the 12C gateway, th..

The Market Place, dominated by the 77 m-high spire of St Mary Magdalene Church , is an attractive mixture of styles. The interior is lit by a vast windowed area in the transept. Note the brass to Alan Fleming (d 1361) and the wall painting repre..