Ingoldmells
Coordinates: 53°11′31″N 0°20′08″E / 53.192047°N 0.33560943°E
| Ingoldmells | |
 Ingoldmells Beach |
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 Ingoldmells
Ingoldmells shown within Lincolnshire |
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| Population | 1,896 (2001) |
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| OS grid reference | TF561686 |
| District | East Lindsey |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Skegness |
| Postcode district | PE25 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Boston and Skegness |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
Ingoldmells is a coastal village, civil parish and resort in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, on the A52.
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[edit] Geography
In terms of villages it is relatively large, and receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to Skegness. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes. The primary school is on Simpson Court[1] Close by to the west is the village of Addlethorpe. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
[edit] History
The parish church is a grade I listed building dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul and dating from 1200. The chancel was demolished in 1706 and it was restored in 1858 and 1892. The west tower dates from the 14th century, and the benches and font are 15th century.[2] In the churchyard, the War Memorial is a grade II listed former churchyard cross and sundial dating from 1600 and restored in 1919.[3]
During World War II, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot on the Lincolnshire Wolds provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby, Spilsby.
[edit] Holiday parks
[edit] Butlins
Billy Butlin opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur, a Royal Navy shore establishment.[4]
[edit] Fantasy Island
A large family Amusement Park in Ingoldmells which opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. It is the site of Jubilee Odyssey, which is the largest roller coaster of its type in the world. The red Jubilee Odyssey and the smaller, yellow Millennium Roller Coaster dominate the skyline and can be seen from several miles away.
Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including shops and caravan parks.
[edit] References
- ^ primary school
- ^ "St Peter and St Paul church". National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1204941. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ "War Memorial". National Heritage List for England. English Heritage. http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1359709. Retrieved 27 August 2011.
- ^ Butlins Memories
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