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'''Farlesthorpe''' is a small [[hamlet]] about 2 |
'''Farlesthorpe''' is a small [[hamlet]] about {{convert|2|mi|km|1}} south-east of [[Alford, Lincolnshire|Alford]], and about {{convert|7|mi|km|1}} north east of [[Spilsby]], [[Lincolnshire]], England.<ref>{{cite web|title=Farlesthorpe|url=http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LIN/Farlesthorpe/|publisher=Genuki|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> |
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Dating from the 9th Century, Farlesthorpe was originally a Danish settlement. The origins of the name of Farlesthorpe are unknown but in [[Domesday Book]] it is given as Haroldestrop. It has also been spelt as Earlsthorpe and Faraldesthorpe.<ref name=church>{{cite web|title=Alford Group of Churches|url=http://www.alfordgroupofchurches.org.uk/farlesthorpe.asp|publisher=Alford Group of Churches Website|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> |
Dating from the 9th Century, Farlesthorpe was originally a Danish settlement. The origins of the name of Farlesthorpe are unknown but in [[Domesday Book]] it is given as Haroldestrop. It has also been spelt as Earlsthorpe and Faraldesthorpe.<ref name=church>{{cite web|title=Alford Group of Churches|url=http://www.alfordgroupofchurches.org.uk/farlesthorpe.asp|publisher=Alford Group of Churches Website|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> |
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The first church was built in the early 13th Century and dedicated to [[Saint Andrew]]. The present church was built in 1800, of brick and stone, and restored in 1953.<ref name="church"/> The small polygonal apsed chancel with lancets was added in 1912. The altar slab is ancient,and there is a large stone [[font]] with a wooden lid.<ref name="church"/> |
The first church was built in the early 13th Century and dedicated to [[Saint Andrew]]. The present [[Listed building#Categories of listed building|Grade II]] listed church was built in 1800, of brick and stone, and restored in 1881<ref name=Cox>Cox, J. Charles (1916) ''Lincolnshire'' p. 125; Methuen & Co. Ltd</ref> and 1953.<ref name="church"/><ref>[http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/resultsingle.aspx?uid=1204902 "Church of Saint Andrew"], ''National Heritage List for England'', English Heritage. Retrieved 28 July 2011</ref> The small polygonal apsed chancel with lancets was added in 1912. The altar slab is ancient,and there is a large stone [[font]] with a wooden lid.<ref name="church"/> |
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The East coast mainline used to run through the village, and the disused trackbed is now part of a [[nature reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geolocation|url=http://www.geolocation.ws/v/W/4d74dd4c8786560f7503684d/nature-trail-near-willoughby-looking/en|work=Nature Trail|publisher=Dave Hitchbourne|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Lincolnshire Nature Reserves|url=http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside/section.asp?docId=41417|publisher=Lincolnshire County Council|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> |
The East coast mainline used to run through the village, and the disused trackbed is now part of a [[nature reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Geolocation|url=http://www.geolocation.ws/v/W/4d74dd4c8786560f7503684d/nature-trail-near-willoughby-looking/en|work=Nature Trail|publisher=Dave Hitchbourne|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|title=Lincolnshire Nature Reserves|url=http://microsites.lincolnshire.gov.uk/countryside/section.asp?docId=41417|publisher=Lincolnshire County Council|accessdate=9 May 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:03, 28 July 2011
| Farlesthorpe | |
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 Farlesthorpe Crossing House | |
| Civil parish | |
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| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Alford |
| Postcode district | LN 13 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Farlesthorpe is a small hamlet about 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Alford, and about 7 miles (11.3 km) north east of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.[1]
Dating from the 9th Century, Farlesthorpe was originally a Danish settlement. The origins of the name of Farlesthorpe are unknown but in Domesday Book it is given as Haroldestrop. It has also been spelt as Earlsthorpe and Faraldesthorpe.[2]
The first church was built in the early 13th Century and dedicated to Saint Andrew. The present Grade II listed church was built in 1800, of brick and stone, and restored in 1881[3] and 1953.[2][4] The small polygonal apsed chancel with lancets was added in 1912. The altar slab is ancient,and there is a large stone font with a wooden lid.[2]
The East coast mainline used to run through the village, and the disused trackbed is now part of a nature reserve.[5] [6]
References
- ^ "Farlesthorpe". Genuki. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ a b c "Alford Group of Churches". Alford Group of Churches Website. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire p. 125; Methuen & Co. Ltd
- ^ "Church of Saint Andrew", National Heritage List for England, English Heritage. Retrieved 28 July 2011
- ^ "Geolocation". Nature Trail. Dave Hitchbourne. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
- ^ "Lincolnshire Nature Reserves". Lincolnshire County Council. Retrieved 9 May 2011.
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