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The Great Britain Guide

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Bottesford, Lincolnshire

In or near Burton upon Stather.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Bottesford is a town in North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England. Historically a village, Bottesford forms a contiguous urban area of Scunthorpe. In the 2001 Census, Bottesford's population was recor

Moorwell Farm, Yaddlethorpe - geograph.org.uk - 1996394

Jonathan Thacker β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Scunthorpe Β· 4.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Bottesford is a town in North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England. Historically a village, Bottesford forms a contiguous urban area of Scunthorpe. In the 2001 Census, Bottesford's population was recorded as 11,171, falling to 11,038 at the 2011 census. The town is directly south of Scunthorpe, west of Brigg and north of Gainsborough and Kirton in Lindsey.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Bottesford is a town in North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England. Historically a village, Bottesford forms a contiguous urban area of Scunthorpe. In the 2001 Census, Bottesford's population was recorded as 11,171, falling to 11,038 at the 2011 census. The town is directly south of Scunthorpe, west of Brigg and north of Gainsborough and Kirton in Lindsey.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The name Bottesford derives from the Old English bōðlford meaning a 'ford with a dwelling'. Bottesford is written in Domesday as "Budlesford", and until the 20th century it was a small farming village. Yaddlethorpe appears in Domesday as "Laudltorp". The Grade I listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula. The church is Early English style and cruciform in plan, built on the site of an earlier Saxon church. It was restored in 1870; during restoration were found two Saxon sundials that were incorporated into the south porch. Local landmarks include Bottesford Beck, and Bottesford Preceptory where it is said that the Knight's Templar and later Knights of St John made a…

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Coordinates
53.5521, -0.6714
Parish
Bottesford
Postcode
DN17 2GL
Parliamentary constituency
Scunthorpe
Nearest railway station
Scunthorpe β€” 4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St. Peter ad Vincula chancel - geograph.org.uk - 7791740πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Templar's Bath

Templar's Bath β€” a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Chancel and east windows, St Peter ad Vincula church, Bottesford - geograph.org.uk - 8046293πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Templar's Bath

Templar's Bath β€” archaeological in england yorkshire.

Chancel and east windows, St Peter ad Vincula church, Bottesford - geograph.org.uk - 8046293πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial

Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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St. Peter ad Vincula chancel - geograph.org.uk - 7791740πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Cross Head Approximately 5 Metres South Of South Porch Of St Peter's Church

Cross Head Approximately 5 Metres South Of South Porch Of St Peter's Church β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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The Sherpa, a Sam Smith's pub - geograph.org.uk - 1973203πŸ“· 3

Bowling alleys Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Ashby Bowl

Ashby Bowl β€” a bowling in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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War memorial on Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 4026411πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial

Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Bottesford, Lincolnshire

Places to stay

North Moor Airstrip, near Messingham, aerial 2015 - geograph.org.uk - 4419977πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Grange Motorhome Park

Grange Motorhome Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Woodland Track - geograph.org.uk - 3962455πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East Midlands

Sunflower Park

Sunflower Park β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

β†— sunflowerpark.co.uk
Cottage at Newland - geograph.org.uk - 4826495πŸ“· 4

Caravan parks Β· East Midlands

Epworth Fields Holiday Park

Epworth Fields Holiday Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Snowdrops in Normanby Park - geograph.org.uk - 4352898πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Normanby Park Camp Site

Normanby Park Camp Site β€” a campsite in england yorkshire.

South Soak Drain east of Triangles Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4453933πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

7 Lakes Country Park

7 Lakes Country Park β€” a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Nelthorpe Arms - geograph.org.uk - 5651078πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The White Hart (Closed as a pub)

The White Hart (Closed as a pub) β€” a bed-and-breakfast in england yorkshire.

Free↗ briggwhitehart.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Sign for the Berkeley Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 8149166πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Berkeley

The Berkeley in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The former Cross Keys Inn now Tesco Express - geograph.org.uk - 4215863πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Kingston White Public Telephone Box in the Snow - geograph.org.uk - 4367489πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Buccaneer Public House

The Buccaneer Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

"Macintosh Arms" pub sign in Goole - geograph.org.uk - 4788401πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Lowther Hotel

The Lowther Hotel β€” a restaurant in england yorkshire.

β†— lowtherhotel.co.uk
The RoyalπŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

The Royal

The Royal β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

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The Bear Inn, South Cave - geograph.org.uk - 3675121πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Fox And Coney Public House

Fox And Coney Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

More museums in this region

Avro Heritage MuseumπŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Avro Heritage Museum

Avro Heritage Museum β€” aviation museum in England.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— avroheritagemuseum.co.uk
Hat WorksπŸ“· 5

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Hat Works

Hat Works β€” museum and former cotton mill Greater Manchester, England.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— stockport.gov.uk
Anson Engine Museum, steam engine - geograph.org.uk - 4719805πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Anson Engine Museum

Anson Engine Museum β€” a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— enginemuseum.org
Scrap-metal heron - geograph.org.uk - 4961771πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber

Portland Basin Museum

Portland Basin Museum β€” a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— tameside.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bottesford, Lincolnshire?
Bottesford, Lincolnshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN17 2GL), in the parish of Bottesford.
What is Bottesford, Lincolnshire?
Bottesford is a town in North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire, England. Historically a village, Bottesford forms a contiguous urban area of Scunthorpe. In the 2001 Census, Bottesford's population was recor
How do I get to Bottesford, Lincolnshire?
The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN17 2GL.
Is Bottesford, Lincolnshire a protected site?
Yes β€” Bottesford, Lincolnshire is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Bottesford, Lincolnshire?
The nearest railway station is Scunthorpe, about 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN17 2GL.