Pointon and Sempringham
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.87, -0.339 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 11 31 |
| Population: | 532 |
| Dialling code: | 01778 (Bourne) |
The villages of Pointon and Sempringham sit within the district of South Kesteven in rural Lincolnshire, England. Set in gently undulating countryside, the area is largely agricultural with arable fields, hedgerows and the scattered farmsteads typical of this part of the county; many residents work in farming or commute to nearby towns, while local life is quiet and community-focused.
Sempringham is historically notable as the birthplace of the Gilbertine order in the 12th century and the site of the former priory founded by Gilbert of Sempringham, an enduring draw for anyone interested in medieval religious history. Today the parish combines that historic interest with a small but active community centred on the church and village facilities, preserving a strong sense of local identity amid changing rural economies.
Postcode districts covering Pointon and Sempringham
Most populated places nearby
- Peterborough 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Grantham 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Boston 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Spalding 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Melton Mowbray 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Stamford 16 miles25.7 km
- Sleaford 9.4 miles15.1 km
- Bourne 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Market Deeping 13 miles21 km
- Whittlesey 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Oakham 21.1 miles33.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Pointon Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Billingborough Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Aveland Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dowsby Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Toller Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Aslackby Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Horbling Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Aslackby and Laughton Parish 2.5 miles3.9 km
- Rippingale Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Dunsby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Folkingham Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Threekingham Parish 3.4 miles5.5 km
Example postcodes in Pointon and Sempringham
NG34 0LD, NG34 0NB, NG34 0LX, NG34 0NH, NG34 0NE, NG34 0NW, NG34 0LY, NG34 0NA, NG34 0LZ … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 41.4 miles66.6 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 50.5 miles81.2 km
- Heckington Railway Station 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Sleaford Railway Station 9.2 miles14.7 km
Hotels near Pointon and Sempringham Ad
- The Wishing Well 5.7 miles9.1 km
- The Carre Arms Hotel 4 9.1 miles14.7 km
- The Finch Hatton Arms 4 9.7 miles15.7 km
- The Royal Oak 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Solo No 1 Bank Chambers 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Woodlands Hotel 3 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Supreme Inn 8.7 miles14 km
- Marquis of Granby 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Riverside Inn 9.2 miles14.8 km
- The Red Lion Hotel 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
Schools in Pointon and Sempringham
- The St Gilbert of Sempringham C of E Primary School, Pointon Primary
Local points of interest
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 8.1 miles13 km
- Swineshead Abbey Historic site 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Burghley House Historic site 16.4 miles26.4 km