Dorrington, Lincolnshire
| Dorrington | |
| Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|
 Church of SS James and John, Dorrington | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF080529 |
| Location: | 53°3’43"N, 0°23’20"W |
| Data | |
| Population: | 344 (2011) |
| Post town: | Lincoln |
| Postcode: | LN4 |
| Dialling code: | 01526 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | North Kesteven |
Dorrington is a village in Kesteven, the south-western part of Lincolnshire, a mile south of Digby and north of Ruskington. It is to the east of the north-south B1188, which lies just within the parish boundaries. The nearest town is Sleaford, about four miles to the south.
In the 2001, the parish had a population of 344 at the 2011 census.
The parish church, St James and St John, is mainly in the Decorated Gothic style. It is a Grade I listed building.[1] On the sides of the east window are ogee canopied niches. The church tower previously held a spire. On the exterior of the east window is a sculpture of the Last Judgment.[2] The church is situated on the B1188 about half a mile north-west of the village centre, overlooking the village.
Frank Whittle lodged at a house in the village while developing the jet engine at RAF Cranwell; the remains of this house lie near the church. In the village are the remains of a Grade II listed Mediæval ashlar cross.[2][3]
The Peterborough to Lincoln Line passes to the east of the village. The village public house is the Musicians Arms on Main Street.
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