Wyham cum Cadeby facts for kids
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 All Saints church, Wyham |
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| OS grid reference | TF283949 |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Grimsby |
| Postcode district | DN36 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Wyham cum Cadeby is a quiet area in Lincolnshire, England. It's often called Wyham with Cadeby. This place is known as a "depopulated civil parish." This means it's a local area that once had more people living there.
Today, not many people live directly in Wyham cum Cadeby. Any people who still live nearby are counted as part of Ludborough. Ludborough is about 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. The nearest town is Louth, which is about 5 miles (8.0 km) south.
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What is Wyham cum Cadeby?
Wyham cum Cadeby is made up of two main parts. These are the small hamlet of Wyham and the former village of Cadeby. Cadeby is also sometimes called North Cadeby.
Wyham and Cadeby's Past
Both Wyham and Cadeby are considered "deserted medieval villages." This means they were once busy villages during the Middle Ages. Over time, people moved away, and the villages became empty. Today, you can still see signs of where these old settlements once stood.
All Saints Church
The main church in the area is called All Saints church. It was once a very important building for the community. The church could hold about 90 people for services.
Church History
The church was repaired and updated in 1886. However, in 1982, it was decided the church was no longer needed for regular services. It was then sold. Records about the parish and its history are kept safe in Lincoln.
Local Activities
Wyham cum Cadeby has a former chalk quarry. A quarry is a place where stone or other materials are dug out of the ground. This old quarry has been given a new purpose.
Shooting Ground
The former chalk quarry is now a place for shooting sports. It has been turned into a ground for clay and skeet shooting. These are sports where people use shotguns to hit flying targets made of clay.
