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Bucknall, Lincolnshire

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Bucknall, Lincolnshire — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Elizabeth II postbox on the B1190, Bucknall - geograph.org.uk - 6668190

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30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Bucknall, Lincolnshire is a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Bucknall, Lincolnshire, is a church located in the East Midlands. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region. The church serves the local community and reflects the area's ecclesiastical heritage.

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Background

History

A Neolithic stone axe and Roman pottery fragment have been found around the village. The first historical reference to the village is from the Saxon Charters of 806 AD, in which it is referred to as Bokenhale. In the Domesday Book of 1086 the name is spelt Buchehale. It seems likely that the village name means remote/hidden place where the goats are. 'Boken-'/'Buche-'/'Buckn-' could stem from 'bucca' an old English word for goat. 'Hale' is an old English word meaning a recess, nook, or remote valley. Other theories are that the village is named after a man with the old English name Bucca, that it's a reference to deer (buc in old English), or that it refers to beech trees (bok in old…

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Coordinates
53.2036, -0.2402
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Bucknall
Postcode
LN10 5ER
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bucknall, Lincolnshire?
Bucknall, Lincolnshire is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN10 5ER), in the parish of Bucknall.
Is Bucknall, Lincolnshire free to visit?
Yes, Bucknall, Lincolnshire is free to enter.
How do I get to Bucknall, Lincolnshire?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LN10 5ER. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.