Parish in North Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.487, -0.862 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 75 99 |
| Population: | 2,153 |
| Dialling code: | 01427 (Gainsborough) |
Haxey sits on the low-lying fenland of the Isle of Axholme in North Lincolnshire, a cluster of villages and farmland that was shaped by centuries of drainage and reclamation. The village centre still feels distinctly historic, with the medieval All Saints' Church and narrow lanes linking settlements such as Westwoodside, while the surrounding landscape is open arable fields and winding drains.
Economically the area remains largely agricultural, with market gardening and farming alongside residents who commute to nearby towns like Scunthorpe and Doncaster. Socially it is known for strong local traditions - most famously the Haxey Hood, a boisterous annual folk game and community event held each Epiphany that draws visitors and underlines a very local sense of identity.
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