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Middle Rasen

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Middle Rasen — a church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Middle Rasen 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

Middle Rasen is a church located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, representative of the region's ecclesiastical heritage.

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Background

History

Rasen is mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086, but West Rasen, Middle Rasen and Market Rasen are indistinguishable. In its entirety the list includes ten separate references to Rasen, which as a whole consists of 144 households. Today's village results from the merger of the two historic villages of Middle Rasen Drax and Middle Rasen Tupholme. Middle Rasen has had two churches. A church dedicated to St Paul Middle Rasen Drax took part of its name from the parent house of Drax Priory in Yorkshire. In 1846 St Paul's comprised a nave, chancel, South aisle and western tower, with the probable remains of a demolished north aisle and north chapel. it was demolished in 1860, with parts of its fabric…

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Coordinates
53.3871, -0.3625
County
Lincolnshire
District
West Lindsey
Parish
Middle Rasen
Postcode
LN8 3JT
Parliamentary constituency
Gainsborough

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Middle Rasen?
Middle Rasen is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LN8 3JT), in the parish of Middle Rasen.
Is Middle Rasen free to visit?
Yes, Middle Rasen is free to enter.
How do I get to Middle Rasen?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LN8 3JT. It sits within the Gainsborough parliamentary constituency.