Welcome to Walesby
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Walesby is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 249. It lies in the Lincolnshire Wolds, 3 miles (5 km) north-east from Market Rasen and 7 miles (11 km) south from Caistor. Tealby parish lies to the south-east. The parish covers about 3,600 acres (15 km2) and includes the hamlets of Risby and Otby. The name 'Walesby' is thought to mean 'farm/settlement of Valr' or another suggestion is 'farm/settlement of the Britons'.St Mary's is an Arts and Crafts style Church designed by the architect Temple Moore in 1913. The church was shut after the 2008 Lincolnshire earthquake when a large crack appeared in the tower and masonry fell inside the church. St Mary's was also damaged in the 1930s when a hurricane dislodged its 'candle snuffer' spire resulting in its eventual removal.In the 1930s an earlier church, All Saints', was renovated after it fell into disuse. Now known as the "Ramblers Church" it features a 1951 stained glass window detailing walkers and cyclists. The Viking Way passes close to All Saints.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,495 hectares |
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Population |
225 (2021) |
Density |
15 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.3 |
Ward |
Market Rasen |
District |
West Lindsey |
Postcodes |
LN8 |
ONS ID |
E04006072 |
Council
Contact details for Walesby Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Walesby Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Walesby Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Walesby Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Walesby Parish.
Local News
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Visitors encouraged to explore Lincolnshire Wolds village
Published: 23rd Aug 2022
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Resident evacuated in Middle Rasen as homes flooded due to Storm Babet
Published: 20th Oct 2023