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Swinhope

Parish in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England

Coordinates:53.45, -0.165
OS grid ref:TF 21 96
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Swinhope is a very small, rural parish in the district of West Lindsey in Lincolnshire, England, set among the rolling chalk hills of the Lincolnshire Wolds. The landscape is dominated by arable fields, hedgerows and scattered farmsteads, giving a quiet, low‑density feel typical of this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Historically the area shows medieval roots with traditional farm buildings and field earthworks rather than a large village centre; economically it remains largely agricultural, with many residents looking to nearby Market Rasen or the city of Lincoln for shops, schools and services. Social life is therefore closely tied to neighbouring communities, country pursuits and seasonal local events rather than on-site amenities.

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Transport links

  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 34.6 miles55.7 km
  • East Midlands Airport 64.4 miles103.7 km
  • North Thoresby Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Ludborough Railway Station 5.5 miles8.9 km

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Local points of interest

  • Market Rasen Racecourse Recreation 7.6 miles12.2 km
  • Grimsby Auditorium Theatre 8.5 miles13.7 km
  • Cleethorpes Cricket Club Stadium 9.1 miles14.6 km
  • Louth Park Abbey Historic site 9.5 miles15.3 km
  • Blundell Park Stadium 9.7 miles15.6 km
  • Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 10 miles16.1 km
  • Legbourne Priory Historic site 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Greenfield Priory Historic site 17.4 miles28.1 km
  • Stixwould Priory Historic site 19 miles30.6 km
  • Gokewell Priory Historic site 19.3 miles31.1 km