Many folk visiting Brigg – and even some who’ve lived here for years – will be unaware of one of our most distinctive structures. It’s on top of the NatWest bank, in the corner of the Market Place.
But because it’s high up and surrounded by other buildings, the dome-like structure is hard to spot. Unless you know it’s there.
Sir Christopher Wren’s dome on St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the most famous and highly acclaimed buildings in Britain. It’s a very visible part of the capital’s skyline, while the NatWest dome in Brigg is the exact opposite. But still worthy of note, we hope you’ll agree.
In order to get the best available external view of the dome, stand outside the entrance to Brigg Servicemen’s Club – at the very end of Old Courts Road. Or take a look from mid-way down College Yard.
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Okay, history brain box!!!
In the general locality from where you took the snaps, Nige, (behind Nat West) is the historic site of Royalist entrenchments.
During the English Civil War, Royalist forces thought Brigg was a vulnerable crossing point and needed protecting, so they established some fortifications overlooking the bridge.
The site was excavated by Kevin Leahy - later Dr Leahy - when he was curator of Scunny Museum.
Dr Leahy is perhaps better known as a bit of an expert for appraising the famous Staffordshire Saxon Hoard - he lives in Broughton.....
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