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| static_image_caption= <small>Fillingham Castle</small> |
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| country = England |
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| official_name= Fillingham |
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| latitude= 53.36092500 |
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| longitude= -0.57841972 |
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| population= 170 |
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| population_ref= ([[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001]]) |
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| shire_district= [[West Lindsey]] |
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| shire_county = [[Lincolnshire]] |
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| region= East Midlands |
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| constituency_westminster= [[Gainsborough (UK Parliament constituency)|Gainsborough]] |
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| postcode_district = DN21 |
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'''Fillingham''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[West Lindsey]] district of [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of [[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]] just off the [[A15 road (England)|A15]]. |
'''Fillingham''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[West Lindsey]] district of [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of [[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]] just off the [[A15 road (England)|A15]]. |
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The [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. Andrew]] was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200. |
The [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. Andrew]] was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200. |
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[[File:St Andrew, Fillingham - geograph.org.uk - 432657.jpg|left|180px|thumb|St Andrew, Fillingham]] |
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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 shef.ac.uk]</ref> |
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 shef.ac.uk]</ref> |
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Fillingham [[Castle]] or ''Summer Castle'' is a large castellated [[mansion]] built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before. |
Fillingham [[Castle]] or ''Summer Castle'' is a large castellated [[mansion]] built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before. |
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[[File:Fillingham Castle - geograph.org.uk - 234318.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Fillingham Castle Gate]] |
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The large Fillingham [[Lake]] is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the [[Fossdyke Navigation]]. |
The large Fillingham [[Lake]] is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the [[Fossdyke Navigation]]. |
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{{Commons category inline|Fillingham}} |
{{Commons category inline|Fillingham}} |
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[[Category:Villages in Lincolnshire]] |
[[Category:Villages in Lincolnshire]] |
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[[Category:Civil parishes in Lincolnshire]] |
[[Category:Civil parishes in Lincolnshire]] |
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| Fillingham | |
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 Fillingham Castle | |
| Population | 170 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SK947858 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| 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 district of Lincolnshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of Lincoln just off the A15.
The churchofSt. Andrew was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200.
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.[1]
Fillingham CastleorSummer Castle is a large castellated mansion built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone manor house was built about a century before.
The large Fillingham Lake is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the Fossdyke Navigation.
Fillingham Trees at Castle Farm are a large grower of Christmas trees and their associated all-year Christmas shop is a popular attraction.[2]
Media related to Fillingham at Wikimedia Commons
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