Parish in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.312, -0.113 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 25 81 |
| Dialling code: | 01507 (Alford) |
Stenigot is a small, quiet parish in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, set on the gentle rolling chalk of the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The area is predominantly agricultural, with patchwork fields, farmsteads and a scattering of traditional cottages; many residents look to nearby market towns such as Horncastle and Louth for shops and services, giving the place a peaceful, commuter‑and‑farming mix of rural life.
Historically the parish has long farming roots and a modest collection of older buildings that reflect its village character, while more recent interest centres on the remains of a 20th‑century radar and communications installation in the locality, a reminder of the wider strategic role these quiet landscapes played during wartime and the Cold War. Social life tends to be informal and community‑based, with local events and ties to neighbouring villages keeping the settlement connected despite its small size.