Museums Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Bottesford, Lincolnshire
In or near Burton upon Stather.
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

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 hβ3 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.
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Background
History
The name Bottesford derives from the Old English bΕΓ°lford 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 aβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 53.5521, -0.6714
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Bottesford
- Postcode
- DN17 2GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Scunthorpe β 4 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bottesford, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Templar's Bath
Archaeological sites Β· 1.7 km

Templar's Bath
Archaeological sites Β· 1.7 km

Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.7 km

Cross Head Approximately 5 Metres South Of South Porch Of St Peter's Church
Memorials & monuments Β· 1.8 km

Ashby Bowl
Bowling alleys Β· 2.4 km

Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 2.4 km

Ashby Parkland
Historic churches Β· 2.4 km

Messingham War Memorial
Memorials & monuments Β· 2.6 km

Grange Motorhome Park
Caravan parks Β· 2.9 km

Messingham
Historic churches Β· 3.0 km

Pittwood House
Gardens Β· 3.4 km

Central Park
Country parks Β· 3.4 km
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Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Templar's Bath
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Archaeological sites Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Templar's Bath
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Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe War Memorial
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Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Cross Head Approximately 5 Metres South Of South Porch Of St Peter's Church
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Bowling alleys Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashby Bowl
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Memorials & monuments Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashby (Scunthorpe) War Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Bottesford, Lincolnshire
Places to stay
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Normanby Park Camp Site
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Caravan parks Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
7 Lakes Country Park
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B&Bs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
The White Hart (Closed as a pub)
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Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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The Cross Keys
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Historic pubs Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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Restaurants Β· Yorkshire & the Humber
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The Royal
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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.