Greetwell, West Lindsey facts for kids
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| Population | 823 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF014716 |
| • London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN3 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Greetwell is a small village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. It's located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) east of the city of Lincoln. In 2011, about 823 people lived in Greetwell. It's part of the West Lindsey area.
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Exploring Greetwell's History
Greetwell has a long and interesting history. We know about it from old records and even from the ground itself!
Greetwell in the Domesday Book
The village of Greetwell is mentioned in the famous Domesday Book. This book was a huge survey ordered by William the Conqueror in 1086. It listed all the towns and villages in England.
- In 1086, Greetwell had 22 households.
- It also had meadows, a mill, and two places for fishing.
- A church was also recorded in the village at that time.
Traces of an Old Village
If you look carefully, you can still find signs of the old medieval village. These are called earthworks. They are bumps and hollows in the ground. These shapes show where old buildings and roads used to be. These earthworks are found on both sides of the railway line. They are protected as a scheduled monument, which means they are important historical sites.
All Saints' Church
The local church in Greetwell is called All Saints' Church. It's a very old building, made of limestone.
- The church dates back to the 11th century.
- It was repaired and updated in the 19th century. This is called a Victorian restoration.
- Both the tall west tower and the font (a basin for baptisms) are from the 13th century.
- Inside the church, you can find old tombstones and monuments.
- One tombstone from the early 13th century has a Latin inscription.
- There are also monuments to Richard Lely (died 1734) and Anna Lely (died 1733).
- A marble gravestone on the floor remembers Robert Dalyson, who died in 1620.
Greetwell Hollow Nature Reserve
Greetwell Hollow used to be a quarry, where rocks were dug out of the ground. Now, it's a beautiful nature reserve.
- The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust manages this special area.
- It's a great place to see local plants and animals.
- Greetwell Hollow Quarry is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it's a very important place for nature and wildlife in the UK.
