Raithby by Spilsby

Raithby is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Radebi", with 26 households, a mill and a church. The parish church is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 12th century, although it was largely rebuilt in 1873 by Sir George Gilbert Scott. The chancel was enlarged in 1886 by Temple Moore, and the tower renewed by Hodgson Fowler in 1895. The lychgate is Grade II listed and dates from 1907. It was dedicated to the memory of Sophy Janet Rawnsley, of Raithby Hall. In the grounds of the churchyard is a stone cross, mostly dating from 1903 but using part of an earlier shaft. The old base is not used and lies 6 ft away. The red-brick Raithby Hall was the seat of the Brackenbury and Rawnsley…