Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wootton, Lincolnshire
In or near North Killingholme.
Wootton, Lincolnshire — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Abbey · 3.2 km
- Free entry
About
Wootton, Lincolnshire is a church in england-yorkshire, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wootton is a church located in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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Background
History
A large mound, locally known as Galley Hill, has been designated a Scheduled monument as it is believed to be a Bronze Age Round barrow dating from 2600 to 700 B.C. A unique Romano-British linchpin, in the form of an upright thumb, was found by an agricultural worker in the 1980s. It was purchased by the North Lincolnshire Museum. Wootton is an Anglo-Saxon settlement and is recorded in the Domesday Book as "Udetune". Inhabited by 8 villagers, 7 smallholders and 71 freemen, in over 40 households, it was considered 'very large'. The lordship of the manor was jointly held by Odo of Bayeux, a half-brother of William the Conqueror and Ralph de Mortimer, with Mortimer the tenant-in-chief. To the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.6311, -0.3523
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Wootton
- Postcode
- DN39 6SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Thornton Abbey — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Wootton, Lincolnshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Museums · 1.7 km
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Brocklesby Station Bridge
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Bridge Approximately 70 Metres North Of Nave Of Thornton Abbey Church Ruins
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Yarborough Camp
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wootton, Lincolnshire?
- Wootton, Lincolnshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN39 6SJ), in the parish of Wootton.
- What is Wootton, Lincolnshire?
- Wootton, Lincolnshire — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wootton, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN39 6SJ.
- Is Wootton, Lincolnshire a protected site?
- Yes — Wootton, Lincolnshire is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Wootton, Lincolnshire free to visit?
- Yes, Wootton, Lincolnshire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wootton, Lincolnshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thornton Abbey, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN39 6SJ.