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Historic churches · East Midlands

Raithby by Spilsby

In or near Halton Holegate.

Free admission

Raithby by Spilsby — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Red Lion, Raithby - geograph.org.uk - 4088711

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Raithby by Spilsby 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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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Lincolnshire Wolds

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Raithby by Spilsby is a church located in the East Midlands. This site serves the local community and reflects the architectural style typical of rural churches in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Raithby is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Radebi", with 26 households, a mill and a church. The parish church is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 12th century, although it was largely rebuilt in 1873 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The chancel was enlarged in 1886 by Temple Moore, and the tower renewed by Hodgson Fowler in 1895. The lychgate is Grade II listed and dates from 1907. It was dedicated to the memory of Sophy Janet Rawnsley, of Raithby Hall. In the grounds of the churchyard is a stone cross, mostly dating from 1903 but using part of an earlier shaft. The old base is not used and lies 6 ft away. The red-brick Raithby Hall was the seat of the Brackenbury and Rawnsley…

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Coordinates
53.1841, 0.0526
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Raithby
Postcode
PE23 4DS
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Raithby by Spilsby?
Raithby by Spilsby is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE23 4DS), in the parish of Raithby.
What is Raithby by Spilsby?
Raithby by Spilsby — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Raithby by Spilsby?
Drivers can use postcode PE23 4DS.
Is Raithby by Spilsby a protected site?
Yes — Raithby by Spilsby is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds National Landscape (AONB).
Is Raithby by Spilsby free to visit?
Yes, Raithby by Spilsby is free to enter.
How do I get to Raithby by Spilsby?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE23 4DS. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.