Ancaster
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.987, -0.548 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 97 44 |
| Population: | 1,294 |
Ancaster is a compact village and civil parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England, sited on the line of the Roman road Ermine Street between Grantham and Sleaford. It’s noted for substantial Roman earthworks and finds from the Roman town that once stood here, and for the local honey‑coloured Ancaster stone quarried nearby and used in many notable buildings.
The community retains a strong rural character with a medieval parish church, active village life and an economy centred on agriculture, quarries and small local businesses; walkers and history enthusiasts are drawn by the archaeology and quiet Lincolnshire landscape. Nearby RAF Barkston Heath and the surrounding conservation interest add modern and environmental layers to a place with visible continuity from Roman times to the present day.
Postcode districts covering Ancaster
Most populated places nearby
- Lincoln 16.3 miles
- West Bridgford 24.5 miles
- Grantham 6.5 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12.2 miles
- Boston 21.7 miles
- Arnold 23.9 miles
- Spalding 21.6 miles
- Melton Mowbray 20.7 miles
- Stamford 22.9 miles
- Sleaford 5.7 miles
- Bourne 16.8 miles
- Market Deeping 23.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Ancaster Built-up area 0.6 miles
- West Willoughby Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Wilsford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Honington Parish 2 miles
- Carlton Scroop Parish 2.2 miles
- North Rauceby Parish 2.5 miles
- South Rauceby Parish 2.6 miles
- Syston Parish 2.8 miles
- Peascliffe & Ridgeway Ward 3 miles
- Culverthorpe and Kelby Parish 3 miles
- Barkston Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Caythorpe Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Ancaster
NG32 3RR, NG32 3FJ, NG32 3SD, NG32 3SB, NG32 3RB, NG32 3SH, NG32 3PU, NG32 3SA, NG32 3RA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 34.2 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.1 miles
- Ancaster Railway Station 0.5 miles
- Rauceby Railway Station 3.8 miles
Hotels near Ancaster Ad
- Woodland Waters 0.5 miles
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 5.8 miles
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 5.8 miles
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 4.5 miles
- Marquis of Granby 5.8 miles
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 9.2 miles
- The Avenue Hotel 6.5 miles
- Urban Hotel 7.7 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 5.5 miles
Schools in Ancaster
- Ancaster C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 8.8 miles
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 14.7 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 15.4 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 15.9 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 16 miles
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 17.1 miles
- Stixwould Priory Historic site 18.2 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 18.3 miles