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Gainsthorpe Medieval Village

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An abandoned medieval village; one of the best preserved village sites in England. Gainsthorpe was mentioned in the Domesday Book, and in 1208 it was recorded as having a windmill and chapel. The last reference to the village was in 1383. Further references in the late 17th century indicate that the village was deserted by that time, but remains of over 200 buildings were visible.

The village is laid out on a pair of streets running parallel to the Roman Ermine Street 500 metres to the east, so it is possible that settlement patterns at Gainsthorpe were established in the Roman period. The earthwork remains cover an ara of about 5 hectares.

The visible remains are probably part of a manor house complex, while the main village was likely 200 metres or more to the north. Remains of a fishpond, two dovecotes, barns, longhouses, and croft buildings can be seen as turf covered foundations on the field. The site has suffeed from plough damage over the years.

According to local legend, the village was a haven for theives, and this is what led to its destruction. The truth of Gainsthorpe's abandonment is unknown, though of course the devastating effects of the Black Death in the mid 14th century may have played a part, as they did elsewhere in the country.
Gainsthorpe Road, Hibaldstow, Lincolnshire, England

About Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: On a minor road just west of the A15 and east of the B1398. Open access site.
Website: Gainsthorpe Medieval Village
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Glebe Farm-Apartment 3 - 12.2 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £160

Glebe Farm-Apartment 2 - 12.2 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £160

Glebe Farm-Apartment 1 - 12.2 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Market Rasen, Lincolnshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £160

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Red Lion Inn - 1.3 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Brigg, Lincolnshire Stay from: £50.00

Forest Pines Hotel - A QHotel - 3.8 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Brigg, Lincolnshire Stay from: £32.50

Arties Mill & Lodge - 4.8 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Brigg, Lincolnshire Stay from: £44.95

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Howdens Lodge - 7.1 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire From: £100.00

The Duke William Motel - 11.8 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Haxey, Nottinghamshire From: £40.00

Duke William Cottage - 17.9 miles from Gainsthorpe Medieval Village Lincoln, Lincolnshire From: £88.95

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