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| country = England |
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| official_name= Fillingham |
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| latitude= 53.36092500 |
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| longitude= -0.57841972 |
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| population= 170 |
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| population_ref= ([[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001]]) |
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| shire_district= [[West Lindsey]] |
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| shire_county = [[Lincolnshire]] |
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| region= East Midlands |
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| constituency_westminster= [[Gainsborough (UK Parliament constituency)|Gainsborough]] |
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| postcode_district = DN21 |
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| postcode_area= DN |
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'''Fillingham''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[West Lindsey]] district of [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of [[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]] just off the [[A15 road (England)|A15]]. |
'''Fillingham''' is a [[village]] and [[civil parish]] in the [[West Lindsey]] district of [[Lincolnshire]], [[England]]. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of [[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]] just off the [[A15 road (England)|A15]]. |
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The [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. Andrew]] was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200. |
The [[Church (building)|church]] of [[St. Andrew]] was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200. |
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[[File:St Andrew, Fillingham - geograph.org.uk - 432657.jpg|left|180px|thumb|St Andrew, Fillingham]] |
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There is evidence of a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] camp in the village and [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo Saxon]] pottery has also been found. [[Archaeological excavations]] have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon [[cemetery]] which may have been associated with a second church in the village.<ref>[http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/research/lincolnshire/filliangham01.html shef.ac.uk]</ref> |
There is evidence of a [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] camp in the village and [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo Saxon]] pottery has also been found. [[Archaeological excavations]] have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon [[cemetery]] which may have been associated with a second church in the village.<ref>[http://www.shef.ac.uk/archaeology/research/lincolnshire/filliangham01.html shef.ac.uk]</ref> |
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Fillingham [[Castle]] or ''Summer Castle'' is a large castellated [[mansion]] built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before. |
Fillingham [[Castle]] or ''Summer Castle'' is a large castellated [[mansion]] built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone [[manor house]] was built about a century before. |
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[[File:Fillingham Castle - geograph.org.uk - 234318.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Fillingham Castle Gate]] |
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The large Fillingham [[Lake]] is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the [[Fossdyke Navigation]]. |
The large Fillingham [[Lake]] is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the [[Fossdyke Navigation]]. |
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==External links== |
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{{Commons category inline|Fillingham}} |
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[[Category:Villages in Lincolnshire]] |
[[Category:Villages in Lincolnshire]] |
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[[Category:Civil parishes in Lincolnshire]] |
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Revision as of 07:22, 24 July 2011
| Fillingham | |
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 Fillingham Castle | |
| Population | 170 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SK947858 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | DN21 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Fillingham is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 170. It is 9 miles north of Lincoln just off the A15.
The church of St. Andrew was partially reconstructed in 1777 and restored again in 1866. Portions date from around 1200.
There is evidence of a Roman camp in the village and Anglo Saxon pottery has also been found. Archaeological excavations have also found evidence of an Anglo Saxon cemetery which may have been associated with a second church in the village.[1]
Fillingham Castle or Summer Castle is a large castellated mansion built in 1760 by Sir Cecil Wray. A nearby stone manor house was built about a century before.
The large Fillingham Lake is one of the sources of the River Till, a small river whose lower reaches form the Fossdyke Navigation.
Fillingham Trees at Castle Farm are a large grower of Christmas trees and their associated all-year Christmas shop is a popular attraction.[2]
References
External links
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