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The Great Britain Guide

Historic churches · East Midlands

Springthorpe

In or near Bole.

Free admission

Springthorpe 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 138. It is situated approximately 4 miles (

St George ^ St Lawrence Church, Springthorpe - geograph.org.uk - 5893456

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central · 5.6 km
  • Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Springthorpe, the nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is DN21 5QA. Entry to the church is free.

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About

Springthorpe 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 138. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) east from the town of Gainsborough. Springthorpe is listed in Domesday Book as "Springetorp", consisting of 21 households and a church. The limestone parish church, which is dedicated to Saint Lawrence and Saint George, is a Grade I listed building dating from the 11th century, and restored in 1865. The font is 13th-century. The deserted medieval village of "Sturgate" or "Stourgate" was in the parish, and was documented from the end of the 12th century.

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Protected designations

  • Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Springthorpe 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 138. It is situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) east from the town of Gainsborough. Springthorpe is listed in Domesday Book as "Springetorp", consisting of 21 households and a church. The limestone parish church, which is dedicated to Saint Lawrence and Saint George, is a Grade I listed building dating from the 11th century, and restored in 1865. The font is 13th-century. The deserted medieval village of "Sturgate" or "Stourgate" was in the parish, and was documented from the end of the 12th century.

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Coordinates
53.3968, -0.6844
County
Lincolnshire
District
West Lindsey
Parish
Springthorpe
Postcode
DN21 5QA
Parliamentary constituency
Gainsborough
Nearest railway station
Gainsborough Central5.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Springthorpe?
Springthorpe is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN21 5QA), in the parish of Springthorpe.
What is Springthorpe?
Springthorpe 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 138. It is situated approximately 4 miles (
How do I get to Springthorpe?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN21 5QA.
Is Springthorpe a protected site?
Yes — Springthorpe is part of the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
Is Springthorpe free to visit?
Yes, Springthorpe is free to enter.
How do I get to Springthorpe?
The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN21 5QA.