Dunholme
| Dunholme | |
|---|---|
 Church of St Chad, Dunholme | |
| Population | 1,681 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | TF023792 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN2 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Dunholme is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A46 road, and 5 miles (8 km) north-east from the city and county town of Lincoln.
According to the 2001 census the village had a population of 1,681.
Dunholme has a post office and village shop, St Chad's CE Primary School on Ryland Road, The Lord Nelson public house on Market Rasen Road.[1]
The parish church is dedicated to Saint Chad, and is a Grade I listed building, built in Early English style.[2] It contains a kneeling effigy to Robert Grantham (died 1616), and was restored in 1856 and 1892.[3]
RAF Dunholme Lodge airfield was used by RAF Bomber Command during the Second World War. It closed in 1964 and little remains, although the William Farr School was built on it.
References
- ^ "Pubs & Inns", picturesofengland.com. Retrieved 22 July 2011
- ^ "St Chad, Dunholme". Pastscape. English Heritage. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire p. 119; Methuen & Co. Ltd
External links
Media related to Dunholme at Wikimedia Commons- Village website
- St Chad's primary school
- Welton, Dunholme & Scothern Benefice
- Community Centre
