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Waithe

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

Chancel, St Martin's church, Waithe - geograph.org.uk - 3025896

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Waithe 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

Waithe is a church located in the East Midlands. It is a notable example of ecclesiastical architecture in the region.

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Background

History

The name 'Waithe' comes from the Old English wæd meaning 'ford'. In the Domesday Book account Waithe is written as "Wade", in the Haverstoe Hundred of the North Riding of Lindsey. In 1086 Waithe contained 30.7 households, four villagers and one freemen, 0.3 ploughlands and 5 acre of meadow. In 1066 lordship of the manor was held by Siward Barn, this transferred to Odo of Bayeux in 1086, with Ivo Taillebois as Tenant-in-chief to William I. The village is the site of a deserted medieval village, indicated by earthworks, trackways and ditch enclosures, and 13th- to 18th-century pottery finds. Waithe is recorded in the 1872 White's Directory (under the alternative spelling of 'Waith'), as a…

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Coordinates
53.4868, -0.0686
County
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Parish
Waithe
Postcode
DN36 5PR
Parliamentary constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Sources

  • wikipedia: Waithe (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Waithe?
Waithe is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN36 5PR), in the parish of Waithe.
Is Waithe free to visit?
Yes, Waithe is free to enter.
How do I get to Waithe?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DN36 5PR. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.