Historic churches · East Midlands
Firsby
In or near Halton Holegate.
Firsby — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Hitchborne — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thorpe Culvert · 3.1 km
- Free entry
About
Firsby is a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Firsby is a church located in the East Midlands. It is a notable example of ecclesiastical architecture in the region. Further details regarding its historical significance or architectural style are not provided.
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Background
History
Historically, Firsby belonged to the Wold division of the Wapentake of Candleshoe and was in a part of ancient Lindsey. In his History of the County of Lincolnshire written in 1834, historian Thomas Allen records that "Firsby is an obscure place on the north side of the River Limb <sub>(sic)</sub> between Wainfleet and Spilsby, being five miles distant from each". Allen further comments that "Firsby's St Andrew's Church is an ancient crumbling edifice in a state of great decay. The single aisled church is thatched and in front of the porch is a bare pillar of stone that may have at one time held a sundial". Before the Reformation the church belonged to the Abbey at Bardney and was presented…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1470, 0.1756
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- Firsby
- Postcode
- PE23 5QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Boston and Skegness
- Nearest railway station
- Thorpe Culvert — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Firsby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Firsby?
- Firsby is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE23 5QL), in the parish of Firsby.
- What is Firsby?
- Firsby — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Firsby?
- The nearest railway station is Thorpe Culvert, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE23 5QL.
- Is Firsby free to visit?
- Yes, Firsby is free to enter.
- How do I get to Firsby?
- The nearest railway station is Thorpe Culvert, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE23 5QL.