East Kirkby facts for kids
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 Church of St Nicholas, East Kirkby |
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 East Kirkby
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| Population | 303 (Including Hagnaby. 2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF336624 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
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| Shire county | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Spilsby |
| Postcode district | PE23 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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East Kirkby is a small village in Lincolnshire, England. It is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) south-east of Horncastle. The village is part of the East Lindsey area and sits right on the A155 road.
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Discovering East Kirkby's History
East Kirkby has a long and interesting history, with buildings and stories that go back many centuries.
The Old Church of St Nicholas
The village is home to a beautiful old church called St Nicholas. It was built in the 13th century, which means it's over 700 years old! This church is a "Grade II* listed" building. This means it's considered very important and special because of its history and architecture.
The church has different styles of old English architecture. The tower and the arches inside the main part of the church are in a "Decorated" style. This style was popular in the 13th and 14th centuries and features lots of fancy carvings. The screen in front of the altar is in a "Perpendicular" style, which came a bit later and has more straight, upright lines.
Inside the church, there's a special stone slab from the 14th century. It remembers Sir Robert Sylkestone, who passed away in 1347. He was the person who started a "chantry" here. A chantry was a special place where priests would pray for the souls of people who had died.
Other Historical Buildings
Besides the church, East Kirkby also had a Wesleyan Methodist chapel. This chapel was built in 1862, showing the different religious groups that were important in the village's past.
The village also has an old tower mill, which is a type of windmill. This mill was built in 1820 and is also a "Grade II listed" building, meaning it's historically important. Today, it's no longer used for grinding grain.
Famous People from East Kirkby
East Kirkby was the birthplace of an important historical figure named Thomas Goodrich. He was born in 1494. Goodrich became the Bishop of Ely, a very important religious leader, from 1533 to 1554. He also held a powerful government job as the Lord High Chancellor of England starting in 1551. This role was like being the chief legal advisor and head of the judicial system for the country.
East Kirkby Today
Even though it's a small village, East Kirkby has a few notable features that make it unique.
The Red Lion Pub
If you visit East Kirkby, you'll find the local pub called the Red Lion. It's a traditional place where people can gather and relax. It's located on Fen Lane.
The Prime Meridian and Aviation History
A very special invisible line passes just to the east of East Kirkby. This is the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into its eastern and western hemispheres. It's used as the starting point for measuring longitude around the world. There's even a special marker for it at the old airfield.
This airfield, known as RAF East Kirkby, was once a busy Royal Air Force station during the Second World War. Today, part of the old airfield is home to the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre. This center is a museum where you can learn all about the history of aviation, especially focusing on the planes and people from the Second World War. It's a great place to see old aircraft and learn about their stories.
