Parish in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.241, -0.338 |
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| OS grid ref: | TF 11 72 |
Stainfield is a small, predominantly rural parish in the district of West Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England. It sits among open arable fields and hedged lanes rather than a built-up centre, with a handful of cottages, farmsteads and the kinds of historic buildings that hint at a long, agricultural past; the landscape and quiet lanes make it attractive for walkers and anyone looking for a peaceful patch of countryside a short journey from larger towns and the city of Lincoln.
Locally the community life tends to revolve around the parish church and village gatherings, and the economy remains largely agricultural with a mix of small rural businesses and residents who commute to nearby towns. Historic touches - a manor house or listed farm buildings and a pattern of lanes and field boundaries that reflect centuries of settlement - give the place a distinct, quietly historic character despite its modest size.