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{{Short description|Village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England}} |
{{Short description|Village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England}} |
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| coordinates = {{coord|53.360925|-0.57842|display=inline,title}} |
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| population = 242 |
| population = 242 |
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| population_ref = ([[2011 United Kingdom census|2011]]) |
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| shire_district = [[West Lindsey]] |
| shire_district = [[West Lindsey]] |
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| shire_county = [[Lincolnshire]] |
| shire_county = [[Lincolnshire]] |
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Fillingham [[Listed building#Categories of listed building|Grade II*]] listed [[Anglican]] church is dedicated to [[St Andrew]].<ref>{{NHLE|num=1359847 |desc=Church of St Andrew|accessdate= 28 July 2011}}</ref> Originally a building in [[English Gothic architecture#Early English Gothic|Early English]] and [[English Gothic architecture#Decorated Gothic|Decorated]] style, it was largely rebuilt in 1777 with a new [[chancel]] and tower. It was further restored in 1866.<ref name=Cox>Cox, J. Charles (1916) ''Lincolnshire'' p. 125; Methuen & Co. Ltd</ref> The earliest element is a c.1200 round-headed doorway in the west [[transept]].<ref name=Kellys>''Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire with the port of Hull'' 1885, p. 392</ref> In the churchyard is a cross, {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} high, dedicated to Major Thomas N. Dalton, killed in the [[Battle of Inkerman]] in 1854.<ref name=Kellys/> [[John Wycliffe]] was rector of the village from 1361 to 1368.<ref name=Cox/> |
Fillingham [[Listed building#Categories of listed building|Grade II*]] listed [[Anglican]] church is dedicated to [[St Andrew]].<ref>{{NHLE|num=1359847 |desc=Church of St Andrew|accessdate= 28 July 2011}}</ref> Originally a building in [[English Gothic architecture#Early English Gothic|Early English]] and [[English Gothic architecture#Decorated Gothic|Decorated]] style, it was largely rebuilt in 1777 with a new [[chancel]] and tower. It was further restored in 1866.<ref name=Cox>Cox, J. Charles (1916) ''Lincolnshire'' p. 125; Methuen & Co. Ltd</ref> The earliest element is a c.1200 round-headed doorway in the west [[transept]].<ref name=Kellys>''Kelly's Directory of Lincolnshire with the port of Hull'' 1885, p. 392</ref> In the churchyard is a cross, {{convert|30|ft|m|0}} high, dedicated to Major Thomas N. Dalton, killed in the [[Battle of Inkerman]] in 1854.<ref name=Kellys/> [[John Wycliffe]] was rector of the village from 1361 to 1368.<ref name=Cox/> |
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There is evidence of a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] camp in the village and [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo Saxon]] pottery has also been found. [[Archaeological excavations]] have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon [[cemetery]] which may have been associated with a second church in the village.<ref>[http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/research/lincolnshire/filliangham01.html "Fillingham Project overview |
There is evidence of a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] camp in the village and [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo Saxon]] pottery has also been found. [[Archaeological excavations]] have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon [[cemetery]] which may have been associated with a second church in the village.<ref>[http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/research/lincolnshire/filliangham01.html "Fillingham Project overview – A Late Anglo-Saxon Cemetery in Lincolnshire"], The University of Sheffield. Retrieved 28 July 2011</ref> |
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Fillingham Castle is a [[Battlement|castellated]] [[mansion]] built in 1760 by [[Sir Cecil Wray, 13th Baronet|Sir Cecil Wray]].<ref name=Cox/> A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
Fillingham Castle is a [[Battlement|castellated]] [[mansion]] built in 1760 by [[Sir Cecil Wray, 13th Baronet|Sir Cecil Wray]].<ref name=Cox/> A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before.{{Citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
Fillingham | |
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Location within Lincolnshire | |
Population | 242 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SK947858 |
• London | 130 mi (210 km) S |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Gainsborough |
Postcode district | DN21 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
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Fillingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey districtofLincolnshire, England. It is situated 9 miles (14.5 km) north from the city and county townofLincoln, and just over 1 mile (1.6 km) west from the A15 road.
Fillingham Grade II* listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Andrew.[1] Originally a building in Early English and Decorated style, it was largely rebuilt in 1777 with a new chancel and tower. It was further restored in 1866.[2] The earliest element is a c.1200 round-headed doorway in the west transept.[3] In the churchyard is a cross, 30 feet (9 m) high, dedicated to Major Thomas N. Dalton, killed in the Battle of Inkerman in 1854.[3] John Wycliffe was rector of the village from 1361 to 1368.[2]
There is evidence of a Roman camp in the village and Anglo Saxon pottery has also been found. Archaeological excavations have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon cemetery which may have been associated with a second church in the village.[4]
Fillingham Castle is a castellated mansion built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray.[2] A nearby stone manor house was built about a century before.[citation needed]
Fillingham Lake is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the Fossdyke Navigation.[citation needed]