Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Wright — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is a archaeological located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is one of the best-preserved deserted medieval villages in England, showcasing remnants of houses, barns, and streets as grassy humps and bumps. The village's abandonment is shrouded in mystery, with legends suggesting it was a den of thieves destroyed by locals.
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.
Place summary
Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is an archaeological site located in the East Midlands. It features the remains of a medieval settlement, offering insight into rural life during that era. The site is significant for its well-preserved structures and layout, which contribute to the understanding of medieval England.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4982, -0.5632
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Hibaldstow
- Postcode
- DN21 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/301315571 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gainsthorpe Medieval Village?
- Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 4JH), in the parish of Hibaldstow.
- What is Gainsthorpe Medieval Village?
- Gainsthorpe Medieval Village — a archaeological in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gainsthorpe Medieval Village?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 4JH.
- Is Gainsthorpe Medieval Village a protected site?
- Yes — Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Gainsthorpe Medieval Village free to visit?
- Yes, Gainsthorpe Medieval Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gainsthorpe Medieval Village?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 4JH.