Amcotts
Built-up area in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.621, -0.699 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 86 14 |
| Dialling code: | 01724 (Scunthorpe) |
Amcotts is a small village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, sitting on the edge of the low-lying Isle of Axholme near the winding channels of the River Trent. The surrounding landscape is characteristic reclaimed fenland, with drainage channels, dykes and scattered farmsteads shaping a tranquil rural scene that reflects centuries of land‑management and flood mitigation.
Historically agricultural, the village now lives alongside nearby industrial centres such as Keadby and Scunthorpe, which influence local employment while the community retains a close-knit, village feel with traditional cottages, a church and a village hall. The area is also valued for its birdlife and waterside walks, giving it a quiet appeal for residents and visitors interested in rural Lincolnshire history and landscape.
Postcode districts covering Amcotts
Most populated places nearby
- Kingston upon Hull 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Doncaster 18.3 miles29.4 km
- Scunthorpe 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Bentley 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Beverley 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Selby 18.8 miles30.2 km
- Retford 23.1 miles37.2 km
- Gainsborough 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Goole 9.3 miles15 km
- Brough and Elloughton 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Adwick le Street 20.5 miles33 km
- South Elmsall 24.1 miles38.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Flixborough Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Crosby & Park Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Gunness Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Burton upon Stather Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Luddington and Haldenby Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Keadby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Town Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Burringham & Gunness Ward 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Garthorpe Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Garthorpe and Fockerby Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Keadby with Althorpe Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Scunthorpe Built-up area 3.4 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Amcotts
DN15 8SF, DN15 8SD, DN15 8SH, DN15 8SJ, DN15 8SG, DN15 8SN, DN15 8RS, DN15 8SE, DN15 8SL
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 42.8 miles68.9 km
- Althorpe Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Scunthorpe 3.1 miles5 km
Hotels near Amcotts Ad
- San Pietro Hotel & Restaurant 4 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Reindeer Inn 8.4 miles13.5 km
- The Grosvenor Free House 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- The Hope and Anchor Pub 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Beldon House 10 miles16 km
- Royal Hotel 2 2.6 miles4.2 km
- 42 Apart-Hotel 2.6 miles4.3 km
- The Briarcroft Wayth Hotels 9.6 miles15.5 km
Local points of interest
- Normanby Park Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Glanford Park Stadium 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Gokewell Priory Historic site 5.6 miles9 km
- Boothferry Park Stadium 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Kingston Communications Stadium Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 17.7 miles28.4 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Nun Cotham Priory Historic site 18.3 miles29.4 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Beverley Racecourse Recreation 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 18.7 miles30 km