Ranby, Lincolnshire

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Ranby
Lincolnshire

St German's Church, Ranby
Location
Grid reference: TF230786
Location: 53°17’24"N, 0°9’21"W
Data
Post town: Market Rasen
Postcode: LN8
Local Government
Council: East Lindsey
Parliamentary
constituency:
Louth and Horncastle

Ranby is a village in Lindsey, the northern part of Lincolnshire, found about six miles north-west of the nearest market town, Horncastle.

"Randebi" is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, consisting of 29 households, a mill and one church.[1]

The parish church, St German, dates from the 12th century, although it was rebuilt in 1861 by James Fowler reusing earlier fragments. The church is a Grade II listed building.[2]

Ranby Hall is a Grade II listed brick country house dating from 1868.[3]

Outside links

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References

  1. {{cite web|title=Ranby|Ranby, Lincolnshire in the Domesday Book
  2. National Heritage List 1063064: St German, Ranby (Grade II listing)
  3. National Heritage List 1308543: Ranby Hall (Grade II listing)