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Brigg
In or near Barnetby le Wold.
Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at t
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Brigg · 0.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brigg museum, the nearest railway station is Brigg, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN20 8DL. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at the 2011 census. The town lies at the junction of the River Ancholme and east–west transport routes across northern Lincolnshire. As a formerly important local centre, the town's full name of Glanford Brigg is reflected in the surrounding area and local government district of the same name. The town's urban area includes the neighbouring hamlet of Scawby Brook.
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Official information
Brigg is a town with a local council that provides information and services to its residents and visitors. The town features various amenities and community resources.
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
Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at the 2011 census. The town lies at the junction of the River Ancholme and east–west transport routes across northern Lincolnshire. As a formerly important local centre, the town's full name of Glanford Brigg is reflected in the surrounding area and local government district of the same name. The town's urban area includes the neighbouring hamlet of Scawby Brook.
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Background
History
The area of present-day Brigg has been used for thousands of years as both a crossing point of the Ancholme and for access to the river itself. Prehistoric boats of sewn built and dugout construction have been found in the town, both dating to around 900 BC. A causeway or jetty also stood on the riverside during the late Bronze Age, although its exact use is uncertain. During the Anglo-Saxon period the area became known as Glanford. The second element of the name is not disputed, but the origin of the first element is unclear. It is possibly derived from the Old English gleam meaning joy or revelry, and thus the full word is interpreted as "ford where sports are held". A third possibility…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5529, -0.4850
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Brigg
- Postcode
- DN20 8DL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Brigg — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.briggtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Brigg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Brigg War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Brigg Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.5 km
The White Hart (Closed as a pub)
B&Bs · 0.6 km
New River Ancholme Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Broughton Castlethorpe
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Wrawby
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Wrawby Post Windmill
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Broughton Bridge
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Church of St Hybald, Scawby
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Cadney
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brigg?
- Brigg is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN20 8DL), in the parish of Brigg.
- What is Brigg?
- Brigg (/'brɪg/) is a market town and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district, in Lincolnshire, England, with a population of 5,076 in the 2001 UK census, the population increased to 5,626 at t
- How do I get to Brigg?
- The nearest railway station is Brigg, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN20 8DL.
- Is Brigg a protected site?
- Yes — Brigg is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Brigg?
- The nearest railway station is Brigg, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN20 8DL.