Aunsby and Dembleby

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire North Kesteven

England

Aunsby and Dembleby

Church of St Andrew, Scott Willoughby "10th century parish church with alterations or additions in the 12th and 17th centuries, repaired 1826, chancel renewed 1826, walls restored 1882" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI90870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI90870">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>
"The smallest church still in use in the county of Lincolnshire" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/scott-willoughby-st-andrew-s-church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/scott-willoughby-st-andrew-s-church">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>
Church of St Andrew, Scott Willoughby Credit: Tim Heaton

Aunsby and Dembleby is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 8 miles southwest of the town of Sleaford and covers an area of around 5 square miles. The parish is composed of two small villages, Aunsby and Dembleby, which are both predominantly rural in nature.

Aunsby is the larger of the two villages and is home to a small population of around 150 residents. It features a mix of residential properties, including traditional cottages and modern houses. The village is known for its picturesque surroundings, with rolling countryside and farmland providing a scenic backdrop.

Dembleby, on the other hand, is a much smaller settlement with a population of around 50 people. It is characterized by its quaint and charming atmosphere, with a scattering of old stone cottages and a historic church dating back to the 12th century. The village is surrounded by open fields and is known for its peaceful and tranquil setting.

Both Aunsby and Dembleby offer a close-knit community feel, with residents enjoying a quiet and peaceful way of life. The area is predominantly agricultural, with farming being the main industry. The villages are well-connected by road, with the A15 passing nearby, providing easy access to the nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Aunsby and Dembleby are idyllic rural villages in Lincolnshire, offering a serene and picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

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Aunsby and Dembleby Images

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Church of St Andrew, Scott Willoughby "10th century parish church with alterations or additions in the 12th and 17th centuries, repaired 1826, chancel renewed 1826, walls restored 1882" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI90870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI90870">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>
"The smallest church still in use in the county of Lincolnshire" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/scott-willoughby-st-andrew-s-church" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.parishofsouthlafford.org/scott-willoughby-st-andrew-s-church">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>
Church of St Andrew, Scott Willoughby
"10th century parish church with alterations or additions in the 12th and 17th centuries, repaired 1826, chancel renewed 1826, walls restored 1882" LinkExternal link "The smallest church still in use in the county of Lincolnshire" LinkExternal link
Bridleway to Aunsby Climbing up the north slope of the valley of South Beck
Bridleway to Aunsby
Climbing up the north slope of the valley of South Beck
Crossway, north of Scott Willoughby Willoughby Road from Osbournby (right) bends 90 degrees towards Scott Willoughby (lower left). A restricted byway carries straight on to Dembleby (upper left). A bridleway climbs the slope to Aunsby (upper right).
Crossway, north of Scott Willoughby
Willoughby Road from Osbournby (right) bends 90 degrees towards Scott Willoughby (lower left). A restricted byway carries straight on to Dembleby (upper left). A bridleway climbs the slope to Aunsby (upper right).
Restricted byway from Dembleby towards Osbournby The byway forms part of a line of quiet roads, byways and bridleways forming an east-west cycling route avoiding the dangerous A52
Restricted byway from Dembleby towards Osbournby
The byway forms part of a line of quiet roads, byways and bridleways forming an east-west cycling route avoiding the dangerous A52
Newton Bar, A52 Location of one of the turnpikes (barrier gates) when the A52 was maintained as a toll road <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Lincolnshire_Turnpikes" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=Lincolnshire_Turnpikes">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>
Newton Bar, A52
Location of one of the turnpikes (barrier gates) when the A52 was maintained as a toll road LinkExternal link
Road from Newton down to Newton Bar (A52) Running down to one of the shallow valleys formed by tributaries to the South Forty Drain Catchment
Road from Newton down to Newton Bar (A52)
Running down to one of the shallow valleys formed by tributaries to the South Forty Drain Catchment
Standard trees Two oaks, standing in a wheatfield.  This used to be parkland when I was younger, and these trees sheltered sheep and deer.
Standard trees
Two oaks, standing in a wheatfield. This used to be parkland when I was younger, and these trees sheltered sheep and deer.
Straw stack "All is safely gathered in".  I don't suppose this is all the straw in Lincolnshire, but there is rather a lot of it
Straw stack
"All is safely gathered in". I don't suppose this is all the straw in Lincolnshire, but there is rather a lot of it
The road to Aswarby
The road to Aswarby
A ploughed field A late 20th century windbreak of Poplar is next to the stream at the bottom of the field.
A ploughed field
A late 20th century windbreak of Poplar is next to the stream at the bottom of the field.
Footpath The field bank is the start of a footpath to Swarby.
Footpath
The field bank is the start of a footpath to Swarby.
Footpath sign The footpath from Swarby does not follow the road here, but crosses the adjacent farmland at an angle from here, to the church.
Footpath sign
The footpath from Swarby does not follow the road here, but crosses the adjacent farmland at an angle from here, to the church.
Where the footpath goes The track of the footpath goes straight through this field to the church by the far trees.
Where the footpath goes
The track of the footpath goes straight through this field to the church by the far trees.
Farmyard The working buildings of Manor Farm
Farmyard
The working buildings of Manor Farm
The lane The lane out of the village to the east
The lane
The lane out of the village to the east
A stubble field
A stubble field
Aunsby A little village in Lincolnshire.
Aunsby
A little village in Lincolnshire.
Village sign Entering Aunsby.
Village sign
Entering Aunsby.
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Aunsby and Dembleby is located at Grid Ref: TF0438 (Lat: 52.933693, Lng: -0.451081)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: North Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

What 3 Words

///recount.torso.mural. Near Sleaford, Lincolnshire

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 52.933693,-0.451081
Aunsby
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
Place: hamlet
Source: NPE
Lat/Long: 52.936958/-0.4460394
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9346575/-0.4576275
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9342205/-0.4446671
Power: tower
Source: Bing
Lat/Long: 52.9342695/-0.4493369
Power: tower
Lat/Long: 52.9344733/-0.4536918
Lovely Cottage
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 52.9306306/-0.450182
Dembleby House
Place: isolated_dwelling
Lat/Long: 52.9301585/-0.4500961
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