Tumby, Lincolnshire facts for kids
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| Population | 203 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF242606 |
| • London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Boston |
| Postcode district | PE22 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Tumby is a small village located in the East Lindsey area of Lincolnshire, England. It is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Coningsby and 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south of Horncastle. Tumby is part of the larger civil parish called Kirkby on Bain.
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Exploring Tumby's Hamlets
Tumby is surrounded by interesting smaller communities, often called hamlets. These places have their own unique history and features. Let's take a look at some of them.
Tumby Woodside: A Woodland Hamlet
Tumby Woodside is a small hamlet located about 3 miles (4.8 km) south-east of Tumby village. This area is known for its beautiful woods, which are filled with oak and larch trees.
Long ago, in the 1400s, Tumby Woodside was owned by a powerful person named Ralph, Lord Cromwell. Back then, it was even known as Tumby Chase.
A railway station called Tumby Woodside railway station opened here in 1913. It was part of the Great Northern Railway. However, the station closed down in 1970.
People in Tumby Woodside also had places of worship. A Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built in 1818 and rebuilt in 1897. It closed its doors in 2004. There was also an Anglican church dedicated to St Lawrence in a nearby hamlet called Moorhouses. This church was built in 1875 but is also now closed.
The land around Tumby, including Tumby Woodside, was once owned by a family known as the Hawley baronets.
Tumby Moorside: History and Old Buildings
Tumby Moorside is another hamlet, located about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tumby. It is also about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Tumby Woodside.
In the 1400s, this area belonged to Lord Willoughby. After he passed away, his estate went to his wife, Maud. Maud later married Sir Thomas Neville, and then Sir Gervaise Clifton. In 1466, Gervaise and Maud Clifton gave the manor of Tumby to Sir Anthony Wydville, also known as Lord Scales. However, Tumby Woodside remained with Ralph, Lord Cromwell.
Today, you can find the High House Museum at Tumby Moorside. This building is very old, dating back to the 1700s. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is protected because of its historical importance. There is also a barn from the 1600s at the farmhouse, which is also a Grade II listed building.
Fulsby: A Hamlet by the River
Fulsby is a hamlet located north of Tumby, right by the River Bain. This area has a very long history. It was even mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. The Domesday Book recorded that Fulsby had four households, some meadow land, and a good amount of woodland.
Most of Fulsby Wood is considered "semi-natural woodland." This means it has grown mostly on its own over a long time. The rest of the wood is a plantation, where trees have been planted.
In the 1600s, the Cressey family lived in Fulsby.
Tumby Wood is a special place. It is a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. This means it is protected because of its important wildlife and natural features.
Long ago, money from a small farm in Fulsby helped support Brigg Grammar School. This money was used to educate, clothe, and care for two poor boys from nearby villages like Legsby or Fulsby.
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Fulsby Wood
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Disused Wesleyan Chapel
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Disused St Lawrence's Church
