Towns & cities · East Midlands
Harlaxton
Harlaxton — village in Lincolnshire, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grantham · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Harlaxton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 705 people. Address: NG31. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Lincolnshire, UK". Coordinates: 52.8841°, -0.6870°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Harlaxton is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies on the edge of the Vale of Belvoir and just off the A607, 2 miles (3 km) south-west from Grantham and 12 miles (19 km) north-east from Melton Mowbray.
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Background
History
Aerial photography has revealed that Harlaxton was the site of a unique Neolithic long barrow enclosure that formed a cursus, believed to have been made of multiple rows of standing wooden columns. Dilwyn Jones has speculated that the form of the complex indicates that Harlaxton was an important inter-regional link during the Neolithic period. The village is mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Herlavestune". The name derives from the Old English Herelaf+tun, meaning "estate or farm of Herelaf". In 1740 a burial urn was uncovered in the village containing Roman coins. The history of Harlaxton village is tied to that of Harlaxton Manor. It was purchased and occupied by the De Ligne family…
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- Coordinates
- 52.8841, -0.6870
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Harlaxton
- Postcode
- NG31
- Parliamentary constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Population
- 705
- Nearest railway station
- Grantham — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2089957 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Harlaxton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Harlaxton Lincs St Peters.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Harlaxton village cross
Historic houses · 0.0 km
St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Harlaxton
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Bridge 800 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Harlaxton Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.4 km
Gatehouse 400 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor And Attached Boundary Walls
Holy wells · 0.7 km
Harlaxton Manor
Historic houses · 1.1 km
Grantham Canal, Vincents Bridge On Grantham Canal
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Agent's House
Historic houses · 1.5 km
Denton
Villages · 1.7 km
Denton Canal Bridge (No 65 On Grantham Canal)
Historic bridges · 2.4 km
Casthorpe Hills
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
The West Grantham Academy St Hugh's
Natural landmarks · 3.1 km
Harlaxton is a village in Lincolnshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 705. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 705
- Administrative county
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Harlaxton
25 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Harlaxton →
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Agent's House
Agent's House — house in Denton, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — church in Barrowby, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Holy wells · East Midlands
Gatehouse 400 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor And Attached Boundary Walls
Gatehouse 400 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor And Attached Boundary Walls — wall in Harlaxton, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Newbo Abbey
Newbo Abbey — Premonstratensian abbey in Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Harlaxton
St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Harlaxton — church in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Viewpoints · East Midlands
St Wufram's View
St Wufram's View is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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📷 3Theme parks · East Midlands
Fun Farm
Fun Farm — a theme park in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Harlaxton Manor
Harlaxton Manor — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Harlaxton village cross
Harlaxton village cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Denton Canal Bridge (No 65 On Grantham Canal)
Denton Canal Bridge (No 65 On Grantham Canal) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge 800 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor
Bridge 800 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Grantham Canal, Vincents Bridge On Grantham Canal
Grantham Canal, Vincents Bridge On Grantham Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monument 20 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
Monument 20 Metres South Of Chancel Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monument 12 Metres North Of Chancel Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels
Monument 12 Metres North Of Chancel Of Church Of St Michael And All Angels — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Harlaxton Village Sign
Harlaxton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · East Midlands
The West Grantham Academy St Hugh's
The West Grantham Academy St Hugh's — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Barrowby
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📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Great Gonerby
Great Gonerby is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 2,200. It is situated less than 1 mile (
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Sedgebrook
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📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Casthorpe Hills
Casthorpe Hills — a hill or mountain in england east midlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Stubbock Hill
Stubbock Hill — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 111 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · East Midlands
Flat Cliff
Flat Cliff — mountain in england east midlands. Elevation: 112 m.
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Harlaxton village cross
Harlaxton village cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Harlaxton
St Mary and St Peter’s Church, Harlaxton — church in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge 800 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor
Bridge 800 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Harlaxton Village Sign
Harlaxton Village Sign — a public art in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Holy wells · East Midlands
Gatehouse 400 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor And Attached Boundary Walls
Gatehouse 400 Metres North West Of Harlaxton Manor And Attached Boundary Walls — wall in Harlaxton, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 5Historic houses · East Midlands
Harlaxton Manor
Harlaxton Manor — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Harlaxton
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Wagtail Country Park
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Fair Farm
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Woodland Waters
Woodland Waters — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
The Landings at Langar
The Landings at Langar — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · East Midlands
Blue Man Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
47 and 48 High Street
47 and 48 High Street in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
Black Dog Public House
Black Dog Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Muston Gap Public House
The Muston Gap Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Towns & cities · East Midlands
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Thornhaugh
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harlaxton?
- Harlaxton is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG31), in the parish of Harlaxton.
- What is Harlaxton?
- Harlaxton — village in Lincolnshire, UK.
- How do I get to Harlaxton?
- The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG31.
- Is Harlaxton free to visit?
- Yes, Harlaxton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Harlaxton?
- The nearest railway station is Grantham, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG31.