Wragholme

Settlement in Lincolnshire East Lindsey

England

Wragholme

St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Viewed from the south.
St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Credit: Julian P Guffogg

Wragholme is a small village located in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles northwest of the town of Louth, it is nestled amidst the picturesque Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With a population of around 150 residents, Wragholme exudes a tranquil and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is characterized by its traditional stone cottages, many of which date back several centuries, adding to its historical charm. The local architecture is a mix of styles, reflecting the village's heritage and evolution over time.

Despite its small size, Wragholme boasts a village hall, serving as a hub for various community activities and events. The hall often hosts social gatherings and meetings, bringing residents together. The village also benefits from a local pub, known for its warm hospitality and traditional English fare.

Surrounded by rolling hills and open countryside, Wragholme offers stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits. The area is popular with hikers, cyclists, and nature enthusiasts, who can explore the numerous footpaths and bridleways that crisscross the landscape.

Although Wragholme is primarily a residential village, it benefits from close proximity to larger towns and amenities. The nearby town of Louth provides access to a wider range of services, including schools, shops, and healthcare facilities.

In summary, Wragholme is a charming, rural village in Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful way of life amidst beautiful natural surroundings. Its sense of community, historical architecture, and proximity to amenities make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quieter, countryside lifestyle.

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Wragholme Images

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St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Viewed from the south.
St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Viewed from the south.
Interior, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe A view east from the gallery.
Interior, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
A view east from the gallery.
Organ, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Single manual and pedals organ by Cousans Circa 1960.
Organ, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Single manual and pedals organ by Cousans Circa 1960.
Upper part of Brass Cross, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Brass cross to Stephen de See, dating from the 14th C, the lower part stands on a rock in the sea complete with fishes.
Upper part of Brass Cross, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Brass cross to Stephen de See, dating from the 14th C, the lower part stands on a rock in the sea complete with fishes.
Bottom of Brass cross, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe There are five fish swimming in the sea.
Bottom of Brass cross, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
There are five fish swimming in the sea.
Stained glass window, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Grade I listed

The church dates from circa 1200 onwards, and was restored in 1876 when the chancel was shortened.
Originally the church was much nearer the sea, when Grainthorpe was an important port. This is why the church is dedicated to Saint Clement, patron saint of sailors.

It is built of stone and rendered.

There is a western tower, nave with north and south aisles, clerestory, chancel and south porch.

The fifteenth century tower is of four stages with battlemented parapets and eight pinnacles with gargoyles. There are three bells.

The nave has four bay arcades dating from circa 1200, the arches, octagonal piers and capitals are from the fourteenth century. The base of the pillars is an unusual claw design.

The north aisle has an early fourteenth century window, the roof has mediaeval bosses. There is also an aumbry and piscina.

The south aisle has steps to an original rood screen and a piscina, denoting a chapel at the east end. There are two windows with Victorian stained glass which was installed in 1993.

The chancel has a fourteenth century brass cross which is incomplete, the base of which depicts a rock of Golgotha above a sea with fish. This is probably to Stephen de See who was rector at the end of the 14th century. There is a mediaeval stone altar and a decorative tiled floor.

At the west end of the nave is a gallery upon which stands the organ.
The nave has remnants of Georgian box pews, some with graffiti.

There is a south porch which was long redundant, but has recently been restored and a toilet added.
The north door which is the entrance to the church has a fine ogee arch from the 14th century. The door is dated at around 1285 but thought to be much older.

In the nave there is a display of lead taken from the roof with 18th-century graffiti.

There is a plain fifteenth century font.

In 2015 the church secured over £200,000 in funding from the National Lottery which was used for restoration of the church and addition of a toilet and kitchen. The organ was also restored.
Stained glass window, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Grade I listed The church dates from circa 1200 onwards, and was restored in 1876 when the chancel was shortened. Originally the church was much nearer the sea, when Grainthorpe was an important port. This is why the church is dedicated to Saint Clement, patron saint of sailors. It is built of stone and rendered. There is a western tower, nave with north and south aisles, clerestory, chancel and south porch. The fifteenth century tower is of four stages with battlemented parapets and eight pinnacles with gargoyles. There are three bells. The nave has four bay arcades dating from circa 1200, the arches, octagonal piers and capitals are from the fourteenth century. The base of the pillars is an unusual claw design. The north aisle has an early fourteenth century window, the roof has mediaeval bosses. There is also an aumbry and piscina. The south aisle has steps to an original rood screen and a piscina, denoting a chapel at the east end. There are two windows with Victorian stained glass which was installed in 1993. The chancel has a fourteenth century brass cross which is incomplete, the base of which depicts a rock of Golgotha above a sea with fish. This is probably to Stephen de See who was rector at the end of the 14th century. There is a mediaeval stone altar and a decorative tiled floor. At the west end of the nave is a gallery upon which stands the organ. The nave has remnants of Georgian box pews, some with graffiti. There is a south porch which was long redundant, but has recently been restored and a toilet added. The north door which is the entrance to the church has a fine ogee arch from the 14th century. The door is dated at around 1285 but thought to be much older. In the nave there is a display of lead taken from the roof with 18th-century graffiti. There is a plain fifteenth century font. In 2015 the church secured over £200,000 in funding from the National Lottery which was used for restoration of the church and addition of a toilet and kitchen. The organ was also restored.
Stained glass window, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe John the Baptist, by H.Hughes 1863.
Originally installed in St Margaret's church, Wispington, restored and moved here in 1993.
Stained glass window, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
John the Baptist, by H.Hughes 1863. Originally installed in St Margaret's church, Wispington, restored and moved here in 1993.
Mary Doe Gravestone, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Mary Doe was daughter of a well-known farmer, and was baptised in 1832.
At the age of 10 she had a spinal condition which left her bedridden and in pain and discomfort.
She wrote poetry and took up breeding of canaries.
She died aged 79 having spent 69 years in bed!
Mary Doe Gravestone, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Mary Doe was daughter of a well-known farmer, and was baptised in 1832. At the age of 10 she had a spinal condition which left her bedridden and in pain and discomfort. She wrote poetry and took up breeding of canaries. She died aged 79 having spent 69 years in bed!
North Aisle, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Grade I listed

The church dates from circa 1200 onwards, and was restored in 1876 when the chancel was shortened.
Originally the church was much nearer the sea, when Grainthorpe was an important port. This is why the church is dedicated to Saint Clement, patron saint of sailors.

It is built of stone and rendered.

There is a western tower, nave with north and south aisles, clerestory, chancel and south porch.

The fifteenth century tower is of four stages with battlemented parapets and eight pinnacles with gargoyles. There are three bells.

The nave has four bay arcades dating from circa 1200, the arches, octagonal piers and capitals are from the fourteenth century. The base of the pillars is an unusual claw design.

The north aisle has an early fourteenth century window, the roof has mediaeval bosses. There is also an aumbry and piscina.

The south aisle has steps to an original rood screen and a piscina, denoting a chapel at the east end. There are two windows with Victorian stained glass which was installed in 1993.

The chancel has a fourteenth century brass cross which is incomplete, the base of which depicts a rock of Golgotha above a sea with fish. This is probably to Stephen de See who was rector at the end of the 14th century. There is a mediaeval stone altar and a decorative tiled floor.

At the west end of the nave is a gallery upon which stands the organ.
The nave has remnants of Georgian box pews, some with graffiti.

There is a south porch which was long redundant, but has recently been restored and a toilet added.
The north door which is the entrance to the church has a fine ogee arch from the 14th century. The door is dated at around 1285 but thought to be much older.

In the nave there is a display of lead taken from the roof with 18th-century graffiti.

There is a plain fifteenth century font.

In 2015 the church secured over £200,000 in funding from the National Lottery which was used for restoration of the church and addition of a toilet and kitchen. The organ was also restored.
North Aisle, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Grade I listed The church dates from circa 1200 onwards, and was restored in 1876 when the chancel was shortened. Originally the church was much nearer the sea, when Grainthorpe was an important port. This is why the church is dedicated to Saint Clement, patron saint of sailors. It is built of stone and rendered. There is a western tower, nave with north and south aisles, clerestory, chancel and south porch. The fifteenth century tower is of four stages with battlemented parapets and eight pinnacles with gargoyles. There are three bells. The nave has four bay arcades dating from circa 1200, the arches, octagonal piers and capitals are from the fourteenth century. The base of the pillars is an unusual claw design. The north aisle has an early fourteenth century window, the roof has mediaeval bosses. There is also an aumbry and piscina. The south aisle has steps to an original rood screen and a piscina, denoting a chapel at the east end. There are two windows with Victorian stained glass which was installed in 1993. The chancel has a fourteenth century brass cross which is incomplete, the base of which depicts a rock of Golgotha above a sea with fish. This is probably to Stephen de See who was rector at the end of the 14th century. There is a mediaeval stone altar and a decorative tiled floor. At the west end of the nave is a gallery upon which stands the organ. The nave has remnants of Georgian box pews, some with graffiti. There is a south porch which was long redundant, but has recently been restored and a toilet added. The north door which is the entrance to the church has a fine ogee arch from the 14th century. The door is dated at around 1285 but thought to be much older. In the nave there is a display of lead taken from the roof with 18th-century graffiti. There is a plain fifteenth century font. In 2015 the church secured over £200,000 in funding from the National Lottery which was used for restoration of the church and addition of a toilet and kitchen. The organ was also restored.
Font, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe Plain octagonal font.
Font, St Clement's church, Grainthorpe
Plain octagonal font.
Site of Rookery Farm
Site of Rookery Farm
Poultry Farm, Grainthorpe
Poultry Farm, Grainthorpe
War memorial, Grainthorpe
War memorial, Grainthorpe
Footbridge on New Drain
Footbridge on New Drain
Ridge and Furrow, Grainthorpe: aerial 2022
Ridge and Furrow, Grainthorpe: aerial 2022
Earthworks in field near Eshkham: aerial 2022 New Farm.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7352357">TF3798 : Ridge and furrow and earthworks near Eskham: aerial 2022</a>.
Earthworks in field near Eshkham: aerial 2022
Ridge and furrow and earthworks near Eskham: aerial 2022 New Farm, Willow Tree House.

See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7352354">TF3798 : Earthworks in field near Eshkham: aerial 2022</a>.
Ridge and furrow and earthworks near Eskham: aerial 2022
New Farm, Willow Tree House. See also TF3798 : Earthworks in field near Eshkham: aerial 2022.
Ploughed-out (salt) sleech mounds, Grainthorpe Fen: aerial 2022 (1) For sleech mounds and salt production see: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.ExploringKentsPast.Web.Sites.Public/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MKE2605" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://webapps.kent.gov.uk/KCC.ExploringKentsPast.Web.Sites.Public/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MKE2605">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Ploughed-out (salt) sleech mounds, Grainthorpe Fen: aerial 2022 (1)
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Wragholme is located at Grid Ref: TF3797 (Lat: 53.458203, Lng: 0.073711)

Division: Parts of Lindsey

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: East Lindsey

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Wragholme
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Mounting: pier
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: LN11 84
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