Rand

Rand
Lincolnshire
A bridge near Rand
Location
Grid reference:	TF106788
Location:	53°17’43"N, 0°20’36"W
Data
Post town:	Market Rasen
Postcode:	LN8
Local Government
Council:	West Lindsey
Parliamentary constituency:	Gainsborough

Rand is a small village in Lindsey, the northern part of Lincolnshire. It is situated approximately nine miles north-east of the city of Lincoln and approximately two miles west of Wragby, and near the A158 road from Lincoln to Skegness. The nearest large town is Market Rasen, about five miles to the north-east.

The name off the village derives from the Old English "Rand", meaning "border" or "edge". It is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Rande".

Parish church

The village church, St Oswald, contains a memorial to Sir Vincent Fulnetby (who died early 17th century) and his ancestors. The name "Fulnetby", or "Fulnery" in some old records, derives from Old Norse words full, nautr & by, meaning "village of one who has a full share". It appears in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Fulnedebi".

The existing church building dates from the 14th century. It also contains a monument to the Harrington family. A church probably existed here by 1241, and perhaps earlier. The existing building is thought to be at least the third church built at Rand.

Outside links

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