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Wootton, Lincolnshire

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Wootton, Lincolnshire — a church in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Wootton, Lincolnshire is a church in england-yorkshire, 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

Wootton is a church located in Lincolnshire, Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance within the region.

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Background

History

A large mound, locally known as Galley Hill, has been designated a Scheduled monument as it is believed to be a Bronze Age Round barrow dating from 2600 to 700 B.C. A unique Romano-British linchpin, in the form of an upright thumb, was found by an agricultural worker in the 1980s. It was purchased by the North Lincolnshire Museum. Wootton is an Anglo-Saxon settlement and is recorded in the Domesday Book as "Udetune". Inhabited by 8 villagers, 7 smallholders and 71 freemen, in over 40 households, it was considered 'very large'. The lordship of the manor was jointly held by Odo of Bayeux, a half-brother of William the Conqueror and Ralph de Mortimer, with Mortimer the tenant-in-chief. To the…

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Coordinates
53.6311, -0.3523
Parish
Wootton
Postcode
DN39 6SJ
Parliamentary constituency
Brigg and Immingham

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wootton, Lincolnshire?
Wootton, Lincolnshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN39 6SJ), in the parish of Wootton.
Is Wootton, Lincolnshire free to visit?
Yes, Wootton, Lincolnshire is free to enter.
How do I get to Wootton, Lincolnshire?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DN39 6SJ. It sits within the Brigg and Immingham parliamentary constituency.