Priest's House
This small 15th-century rectory contains a history exhibition, especially on the local slate industry. It was built for John Stokes - he was brother-in-law to William Browne, and oversaw the completion of the Hospital when Browne died. It's managed by the National Trust but usually unstaffed - a sign on the door lists nearby key-holders. The rectory later moved to the much grander Glebe House (now a private residence), birthplace of Captain Lancelot Skynner (1766–1799). His ship HMS Lutine was lost with all aboard off the Friesian Islands, with a fabulous cargo of gold that has never been found. Salvage attempts recovered the ship's bell, and this "Lutine Bell" is rung at Lloyd's of London to mark major events.
- Address
- 38 West Street, Easton on the Hill PE9 3LS
- Getting there
- off A43 three miles southwest of Stamford
- Hours
- Daily 10AM-5PM
- Price
- Free
Listing from Wikivoyage: Stamford (England), CC BY-SA 4.0.
Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.