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'''Dunston''' is a small village in the [[North Kesteven]] [[Non-metropolitan district|district]] of [[Lincolnshire]], England. It is situated approximately {{convert|7|mi|km|0}} south-east from the city |
'''Dunston''' is a small village in the [[North Kesteven]] [[Non-metropolitan district|district]] of [[Lincolnshire]], England. It is situated approximately {{convert|7|mi|km|0}} south-east from the city of [[Lincoln, England|Lincoln]], and close to the [[B1188 road|B1188]] between [[Nocton]] to the north and [[Metheringham]] to the south. |
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In ''[[Domesday Book|Domesday]]'' the village is written as "Dunestune", meaning 'Dune's farm'.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
In ''[[Domesday Book|Domesday]]'' the village is written as "Dunestune", meaning 'Dune's farm'.{{citation needed|date=July 2011}} |
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The [[parish church]] is dedicated to [[St Peter]], and is a Grade II [[listed building]] dating from the 12th century. It was [[Victorian restoration|restored]] by [[Richard Carpenter (architect)|R. H. Carpenter]] between 1874 and 1876.<ref>{{NHLE |desc=Saint Peters Church, Dunston|num=1165588|accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref> |
The [[parish church]] is dedicated to [[St Peter]], and is a Grade II [[listed building]] dating from the 12th century. It was [[Victorian restoration|restored]] by [[Richard Carpenter (architect)|R. H. Carpenter]] between 1874 and 1876.<ref>{{NHLE |desc=Saint Peters Church, Dunston|num=1165588|accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref> |
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[[Dunston Pillar]] is {{convert|3|mi|km|0}} to the west on the [[A15 road (Great Britain)|A15]]. It is a Grade II listed tower and former land [[lighthouse]] built by [[Sir Francis Dashwood]] to guide travellers across Lincoln Heath.<ref>{{PastScape|mname=Dunston Pillar|mnumber=349474|accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref> In 1810, at the |
[[Dunston Pillar]] is {{convert|3|mi|km|0}} to the west on the [[A15 road (Great Britain)|A15]]. It is a Grade II listed tower and former land [[lighthouse]] built by [[Sir Francis Dashwood]] to guide travellers across Lincoln Heath.<ref>{{PastScape|mname=Dunston Pillar|mnumber=349474|accessdate=2 July 2011}}</ref> In 1810, at the [[Golden Jubilee of George III]], the lantern was removed and replaced with a statue of the king, and in the 1843 ''Journal of the Agricultural Society'' it was described as the "only land light-house ever raised".<ref name=Cox>Cox, J. Charles (1916) ''Lincolnshire'' p. 120; Methuen & Co. Ltd</ref> |
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The [[Peterborough to Lincoln Line]] passes through the village, with a station {{convert|1|mi|km|1}} away at [[Metheringham railway station|Metheringham]]. |
The [[Peterborough to Lincoln Line]] passes through the village, with a station {{convert|1|mi|km|1}} away at [[Metheringham railway station|Metheringham]]. |
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Latest revision as of 18:31, 6 December 2024
| Dunston | |
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 Church of St Peter, Dunston | |
  Dunston Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 1,005 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF063628 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Dunston is a small village in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) south-east from the city of Lincoln, and close to the B1188 between Nocton to the north and Metheringham to the south.
In Domesday the village is written as "Dunestune", meaning 'Dune's farm'.[citation needed] Dunston is more likely of Saxon origin, meaning 'Dark Stone'.
The parish church is dedicated to St Peter, and is a Grade II listed building dating from the 12th century. It was restored by R. H. Carpenter between 1874 and 1876.[1]
Dunston Pillar is 3 miles (5 km) to the west on the A15. It is a Grade II listed tower and former land lighthouse built by Sir Francis Dashwood to guide travellers across Lincoln Heath.[2] In 1810, at the Golden Jubilee of George III, the lantern was removed and replaced with a statue of the king, and in the 1843 Journal of the Agricultural Society it was described as the "only land light-house ever raised".[3]
The Peterborough to Lincoln Line passes through the village, with a station 1 mile (1.6 km) away at Metheringham.
The White Horse public house is to the east at Dunston Fen; the Red Lion is on Middle Street.
Twinned village
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References
[edit]- ^ Historic England. "Saint Peters Church, Dunston (1165588)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Dunston Pillar (349474)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 2 July 2011.
- ^ Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire p. 120; Methuen & Co. Ltd
External links
[edit]- "Dunstan, Lincolnshire: a Lincolnshire village"; Macla.co.uk. Retrieved 24 April 2012
Media related to Dunston, Lincolnshire at Wikimedia Commons
