Vinegarth site in Epworth

Interesting Facts

Vinegarth Site, Epworth The de Mowbray family were a rich and powerful family for many centuries. In 1106 they helped to capture King Henry I’s brother, Robert, at the Battle of Tinchebray. For this they were rewarded with lands including the whole of the Isle of Axholme. It was in Epworth that they built the…