Skellingthorpe & Eagle
Ward in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.214, -0.682 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 88 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01522 (Lincoln) |
The ward covers the neighbouring villages of Skellingthorpe and Eagle in North Kesteven, set in the gently rolling countryside of Lincolnshire a few miles from Lincoln. It combines arable farmland, hedgerows and small woodlands with a distinctly rural feel, yet benefits from good road links that make it popular with people commuting into the city and nearby towns.
Both villages have long histories reflected in their parish churches and older cottages, and the local economy still leans on agriculture alongside small businesses and local services. Community life is strong, centred on village halls, pubs and clubs, with occasional fairs and events that underline a close-knit social fabric while the area retains its quiet, pastoral character.
Postcode districts covering Skellingthorpe & Eagle
Most populated places nearby
- Mansfield 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Lincoln 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Grantham 21 miles33.8 km
- Newark-on-Trent 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Worksop 19 miles30.5 km
- Arnold 23.5 miles37.7 km
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 24.8 miles40 km
- Retford 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Gainsborough 13.4 miles21.6 km
- Dinnington 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Dinnington St. John's 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse 21.3 miles34.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Eagle and Swinethorpe Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Doddington and Whisby Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Eagle Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Harby Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Wigsley Parish 1.8 miles2.8 km
- North Scarle Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Thorney Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Spalford Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Thorpe on the Hill Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Skellingthorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Broadholme Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Birchwood Ward 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Skellingthorpe & Eagle
LN6 5SW, LN6 5SH, LN6 9EA, LN6 9HB, LN6 5UJ, LN6 5TH, LN6 9DY, LN6 9DF, LN6 5SF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22.8 miles36.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 37.7 miles60.6 km
- Swinderby Railway Station 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Hykeham Railway Station 3.6 miles5.8 km
Hotels in Skellingthorpe & Eagle Ad
Schools in Skellingthorpe & Eagle
- Eagle Community Primary School Primary
- North Scarle Primary School Primary
- Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School Primary
- St Lawrence C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sincil Bank Stadium 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 11 miles17.6 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 11.2 miles18 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Clumber House Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 19.2 miles31 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 19.5 miles31.4 km