Historic churches · East Midlands
Swayfield
In or near South Witham.
Swayfield — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Swayfield 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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Place summary
Swayfield is a church located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its historical significance within the local community. The church's architecture reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing traditional design elements typical of the region.
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Background
History
A deserted medieval village has been identified nearby, probably the vill of Sudwelle. Traces of earlier settlements in the form of barrow burials have also been suggested. The village is reputed to have been a site for signalling beacons at the time of the Spanish Armada and a modern fire-basket stands in the village, erected for 400th anniversary in 1988. In 1848 the village was described as: "Swayfield (St. Nicholas), a parish, in the union of Bourne, wapentake of Beltisloe, parts of Kesteven, county of Lincoln, 2 miles (S. by W.) from Corby; containing 265 inhabitants. The living is a rectory, valued in the king's books at £11. 2. 11., and in the gift of the Crown; net income, £391. The…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7945, -0.5291
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Swayfield
- Postcode
- NG33 4LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
Sources
- wikipedia: Swayfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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2, Church Street
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Fighting Cocks Inn
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Corby Glen market cross
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📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
7, Market Place
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2, Church Street
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swayfield?
- Swayfield is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG33 4LH), in the parish of Swayfield.
- What is Swayfield?
- Swayfield — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swayfield?
- Drivers can use postcode NG33 4LH.
- Is Swayfield free to visit?
- Yes, Swayfield is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swayfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG33 4LH. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.