Parks · East Midlands
Gainsthorpe
Gainsthorpe is a deserted medieval village site in a field which is part of the present Gainsthorpe Farm in Lincolnshire, England. The site is in Hibaldstow civil parish located on a minor road west o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gainsthorpe is located in North Lincolnshire, postcode DN21 4JH, and is accessible via the nearest railway station, Kirton Lindsey, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the park is free.
About
Gainsthorpe is a deserted medieval village site in a field which is part of the present Gainsthorpe Farm in Lincolnshire, England. The site is in Hibaldstow civil parish located on a minor road west of the A15 road, south of Hibaldstow and five miles (eight kilometres) south-west of Brigg. It is now in the care of English Heritage. There is a small car park from where a footpath of about 220 yards (200 metres) leads to the site. The typical medieval layout of sunken roads and raised rectangular tofts and crofts is clearly seen in the humps and hollows of the field.
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Official information
Gainsthorpe is a well-preserved deserted medieval village in England, showcasing remnants of its houses, barns, and streets as grassy mounds. The site's abandonment is shrouded in mystery, with legends suggesting it was once a hideout for thieves.
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
Gainsthorpe is a deserted medieval village site in a field which is part of the present Gainsthorpe Farm in Lincolnshire, England. The site is in Hibaldstow civil parish located on a minor road west of the A15 road, south of Hibaldstow and five miles (eight kilometres) south-west of Brigg. It is now in the care of English Heritage. There is a small car park from where a footpath of about 220 yards (200 metres) leads to the site. The typical medieval layout of sunken roads and raised rectangular tofts and crofts is clearly seen in the humps and hollows of the field.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.4979, -0.5603
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Hibaldstow
- Postcode
- DN21 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Scunthorpe
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Gainsthorpe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gainsthorpe?
- Gainsthorpe is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 4JH), in the parish of Hibaldstow.
- What is Gainsthorpe?
- Gainsthorpe is a deserted medieval village site in a field which is part of the present Gainsthorpe Farm in Lincolnshire, England. The site is in Hibaldstow civil parish located on a minor road west o
- How do I get to Gainsthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 4JH.
- Is Gainsthorpe a protected site?
- Yes — Gainsthorpe is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Gainsthorpe free to visit?
- Yes, Gainsthorpe is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gainsthorpe?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 4JH.