Ancaster
Built-up area in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.984, -0.534 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 98 43 |
| Population: | 1,294 |
| Dialling code: | 01529 (Sleaford) |
Ancaster is a compact village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, set on the line of the old Roman road Ermine Street and within easy reach of the A1 and the nearby market town of Grantham. The surrounding landscape is characteristically agricultural, with a small, close‑knit community and an economy that combines farming with the long‑running local limestone quarries that produce the well‑regarded Ancaster stone.
Despite its modest size, Ancaster is notable for its layers of history: a substantial Romano‑British settlement underlies the modern village and archaeological finds (grave sites, building remains and artifacts) testify to its importance in Roman times. Today visitors come for the quiet village atmosphere, the visible archaeological sites and the use of local stone in historic buildings, giving Ancaster a distinctive mix of rural life, industrial heritage and deep historical interest.
Postcode districts covering Ancaster
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Grantham 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Newark-on-Trent 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Boston 21.1 miles34 km
- Arnold 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Spalding 21 miles33.8 km
- Melton Mowbray 21 miles33.8 km
- Stamford 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Sleaford 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Bourne 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Market Deeping 22.7 miles36.6 km
- Oakham 22.6 miles36.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Wilsford Built-up area 1.2 miles1.9 km
- West Willoughby Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- South Rauceby Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- North Rauceby Parish 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Culverthorpe and Kelby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Honington Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Normanton Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Carlton Scroop Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Syston Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Heydour Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Greylees Built-up area 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Peascliffe & Ridgeway Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Ancaster
NG32 3QQ, NG32 3RP, NG32 3FJ, NG32 3PW, NG32 3RW, NG32 3AF, NG32 3RB, NG32 3PN, NG32 3QU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 34.7 miles55.9 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.5 miles63.6 km
- Ancaster Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Rauceby Railway Station 3.2 miles5.2 km
Hotels near Ancaster Ad
- Woodland Waters 0.6 miles1 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Marquis of Granby 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Avenue Hotel 6.7 miles10.7 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.1 miles9.8 km
Schools in Ancaster
- Ancaster C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 14.3 miles23.1 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 16 miles25.7 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 16.2 miles26 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 16.5 miles26.5 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 18.9 miles30.5 km