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 and a civil parish (a local area with its own council) in Lincolnshire, England. It's located in the East Lindsey area. Tumby is about 2 miles (3.2 km) north of Coningsby and 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south of Horncastle. In 2011, the village had a population of 203 people.
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Exploring Tumby's Hamlets
Tumby is surrounded by several smaller areas called hamlets. These places have their own unique history and features. Let's take a closer look at some of them.
Tumby Woodside: A Woodland Hamlet
Tumby Woodside is a 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.
History of Tumby Woodside
In the 1400s, Tumby Woodside was owned by a powerful person named Ralph, Lord Cromwell. It was even known as Tumby Chase back then. A Wesleyan Methodist chapel was built here in 1818 and rebuilt in 1897. It closed its doors in 2004. There was also an Anglican church, St Lawrence, in the nearby hamlet of Moorhouses, built in 1875. This church is also now closed. The Tumby estate, which included Tumby Woodside, was once owned by the Hawley baronets family.
The Railway Connection
Tumby Woodside railway station opened in 1913. It was part of the Great Northern Railway and helped people travel to and from the area. The station closed in 1970.
Tumby Moorside: Historic Buildings
Tumby Moorside is another hamlet, about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Tumby. It's also about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Tumby Woodside.
Ownership Through History
In the 1400s, Tumby Moorside belonged to Lord Willoughby. After he passed away, his wife Maud inherited the estate. She 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.
High House Museum
High House Museum is located in Tumby Moorside. It's a listed building from the 1700s, meaning it's protected because of its historical importance. A barn at the farmhouse, built in the 1600s, is also a listed building.
Fulsby: A Hamlet by the River
Fulsby is a hamlet situated along the River Bain, north of Tumby. It has a long history, even being mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086.
Fulsby in the Domesday Book
The Domesday Book recorded that Fulsby had 4 households, 8 acres (3.2 hectares) of meadow, and 120 acres (48.6 hectares) of woodland. Most of Fulsby Wood is considered a natural woodland, while some parts were planted.
Past Residents and Education
In the 1600s, the Cressey family lived in Fulsby. A small farm in Fulsby played a role in supporting education. The money from its rents was used by the trustees of Sir John Nelthorpe's will to help maintain Brigg Grammar School. This also helped two boys from nearby villages, Legsby or Fulsby, get an education, clothes, and care at the school.
Nature in Fulsby
Tumby Wood, located near Fulsby, is a special place for nature. It's a nature reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest, which means it's protected because of its important plants, animals, or geology.
Images for kids
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Fulsby Wood
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Disused Wesleyan Chapel
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Disused St Lawrence's Church
