Historic churches · East Midlands
Grayingham
Grayingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 123. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south from
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Grayingham, the nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is DN21 4ET, and entry to the church is free.
About
Grayingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 123. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south from Kirton in Lindsey, 8 miles (13 km) north-east from Gainsborough and 8 miles south from Scunthorpe. The name Grayingham derives from the Old English Gra(ga)+inga+ham for "homestead of the family of a man named Graeg". The name is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Graingeham". Grayingham Grade II* listed Anglican church is dedicated to Saint Radegund. Originating from the 13th and 14th century, it was rebuilt in 1773 or 1797, leaving the Early English tower and west doorway intact. A further restoration was carried out in 1870 by James Fowler. The 19th-century reredos is by A. B. Skipwith, and a copper-gilt relief of the Crucifixion is by Conrad Dressler. An extension to the south of the church was completed in Spring 2025, the church now has the addition of a servery, Toilet and extra meeting space.
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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
Grayingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 123. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south from Kirton in Lindsey, 8 miles (13 km) north-east from Gainsborough and 8 miles south from Scunthorpe. The name Grayingham derives from the Old English Gra(ga)+inga+ham for "homestead of the family of a man named Graeg". The name is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Graingeham". Grayingham Grade II* listed Anglican church is dedicated to Saint Radegund. Originating from the 13th and 14th century, it was rebuilt in 1773 or 1797, leaving the Early English tower and west doorway intact. A further restoration was carried out in 1870 by James Fowler. The 19th-century reredos is by A. B. Skipwith, and a copper-gilt relief of the Crucifixion is by Conrad Dressler. An extension to the south of the church was completed in Spring 2025, the church now has the addition of a servery, Toilet and extra meeting space.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4541, -0.5939
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- West Lindsey
- Parish
- Grayingham
- Postcode
- DN21 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gainsborough
- Nearest railway station
- Kirton Lindsey — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Grayingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Grayingham?
- Grayingham is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 4ET), in the parish of Grayingham.
- What is Grayingham?
- Grayingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 123. It is situated 1 mile (1.6 km) south from
- How do I get to Grayingham?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 4ET.
- Is Grayingham a protected site?
- Yes — Grayingham is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Grayingham free to visit?
- Yes, Grayingham is free to enter.
- How do I get to Grayingham?
- The nearest railway station is Kirton Lindsey, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 4ET.