The Mason's Arms

An excellent day out with the South Lincolnshire Flora Group, recording in the parish of Ancaster. We started at the cemetery, which is the location for a thriving population of Tall Thrift, an inland sub-species that used to grow on mobile inland sand dunes, and is now found in just a couple of sandy grasslands. From there we explored the nearby Moor Closes NR, an area of damp grassland and fen, full of interesting species. 

After a picnic lunch in the shade, some people headed off, and a smaller group of us explored the hamlet of Sudbrook, including a plantation woodland and a pond, which yielded some surprising species. By 3.30 p.m. everyone decided they'd had enough, the sun hot and strong wind having made the day particularly tiring. I carried on for another hour or so, and came across this doorway in the village itself. I assume the sign dates from the 18th or early 19th century, and is the only carved stone pub sign I've ever seen. Sadly, it no longer serves refreshments, but makes a a rather beautiful and tasteful private house.