Saxilby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saxilby |
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 St Botolph's Church, Saxilby |
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| Population | 4,428 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SK897757 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINCOLN |
| Postcode district | LN1 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Saxilby is a village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. It is located about 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Lincoln. The village sits on the A57 road and is close to the B1241 road. Saxilby is part of a larger area called Saxilby and Ingleby, which also includes the village of Ingleby. In 2021, the population of the civil parish was 4,428 people.
The village is built on the north bank of the Foss Dyke. This waterway might be as old as Roman times.
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History of Saxilby
What's in a Name?
The name Saxilby comes from the Viking language, Old Norse. It means "farmstead of a man called Saksulfr." In the Domesday Book from 1086, the village was called "Saxebi." For a long time, people often spelled it "Saxelby." The spelling "Saxilby" only became common in the late 1800s.
Early Times
The Romans built the Fossdyke, which goes through the Saxilby area. We don't know for sure if they lived right on the village site. However, Roman pottery has been found nearby, which suggests they might have settled in this area.
In the 800s, Viking invaders took over many parts of Lincolnshire, and some settled in Saxilby. Later, in the 1100s, the Normans started creating large estates called Manors. The Manor in the Saxilby area was given to Odo, who was the Bishop of Bayeux.
Getting Around Saxilby
Saxilby is located next to the A57, a main road that connects Liverpool to Lincoln. The B1241 road also runs through the village. It's called Mill Lane near the A57, and then changes to Sturton Road after meeting Church Road.
Saxilby has several bus routes that connect it to other towns:
- Route 100: Goes from Lincoln to Scunthorpe, passing through Gainsborough.
- Routes 105 and 107: Connect Lincoln to Gainsborough.
- Route 106: Travels from Lincoln to Gainsborough, specifically going through Saxilby.
- Route 77: A local service from Lincoln to Saxilby.
The 77 Service is run by PC Coaches of Lincoln. Stagecoach PLC operates the other bus routes.
Saxilby railway station, on the Doncaster to Lincoln Line, is very close to the village center. It was originally built by the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Railway. You can catch trains from here to Lincoln, Sheffield, and Leeds, provided by Northern Rail. East Midlands Railways offers a train service between Doncaster and Peterborough. If you want to connect to the East Coast Mainline, you can do so at Retford Station, which is on the Lincoln to Sheffield line. Parking at Saxilby station is free, and there's a self-service ticket machine on Platform 1.
Schools in Saxilby
Saxilby has its own primary school, Saxilby Church of England Primary School. In 2023, it received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, which inspects schools in England.
For older students, several secondary schools are located nearby. These include Queen Elizabeth's High School in Gainsborough, Lincoln Castle Academy, and Lincoln Christ's Hospital School in Lincoln. Children from Saxilby attend all these schools. The village also has two private preschool nurseries for younger children.
Churches in Saxilby
Over the years, Saxilby has had different Christian churches. These included the Church of England, Methodist, and Wesleyan churches. At one point, there was also a St Andrew's Mission House.
Today, Saxilby is home to St Botolph's Church, which was built in the 1100s. It is dedicated to Saint Botolph. The Methodist church in the village closed in 2020. The building is now used by the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church.
Sports and Activities
Most of the sports in Saxilby happen at the Memorial Field. This field is where you'll find the Saxilby Tennis Club, Saxilby Cricket Club, Saxilby Bowls Club, and Saxilby Athletic F.C.
The Saxilby Tennis Club started in 1925 and has been an important part of the community ever since. The club plays in several different leagues, including The Lincoln District League.
Saxilby Athletic F.C. is a men's football club that plays in the Lincoln Sunday Football League. There's also Saxilby Athletic J.F.C., which is a junior football club. It has teams for both boys and girls in many different age groups.
Places to Visit and Shops
Saxilby has a Co-op supermarket, which includes a pharmacy and a Post Office. There are also many smaller shops. These include a gift and card shop, three barbers/hairdressers, and a DIY shop that sells cards, stationery, and flowers. You can also find a news agents/minimarket and a butchers shop.
The village has two pubs: the Anglers Hotel on the High Street and the Sun Inn on Bridge Street. For food, you can choose from a tea room, a café, a Pizza Restaurant, a Chinese takeaway, and a fish and chip shop. The Sun Inn also serves food during the week and special Sunday roasts.
The St Andrew's Community Centre is located on the recreation field. It has two rooms for events, the Pavilion Bar & Kitchen, the Parish Office, and Saxilby Library. The Pavilion Bar was closed during the lockdown and has not reopened.
The Village Hall, which used to be a United Free Methodist Church, is used by the Saxilby Drama Circle and Saxilby Women's Institute. It also hosts other events. Saxilby has active Scout and Guide groups, with all the main sections meeting at the Jean Reville Memorial Scout and Guide HQ on Bridge Street. St Botolph's Church also has a small hall that can be rented for various groups and activities.
Twin Town
Saxilby is twinned with Haarlemmerliede en Spaarnwoude in the Netherlands. This means the two places have a special friendship and often share cultural exchanges.
See also
In Spanish: Saxilby para niños
