| Redbourne | |
|---|---|
  Redbourne Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 400 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SE972001 |
| • London | 140 mi (230 km) S |
| Unitary authority | |
| Ceremonial county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Gainsborough |
| Postcode district | DN21 |
| Police | Humberside |
| Fire | Humberside |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Redbourne is a village and civil parish in the North Lincolnshire district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated near the A15 road, and 5 miles (8 km) south from Brigg. According to the 2001 Census Redbourne had a population of 386, rising slightly to 400 at the 2011 census.[1]
History
editThe name Redbourne is derived from the Old English Name "Hredburna" meaning "reedy burn", a reference to a stream running through the village.[2]
The parish church of St Andrew was made redundant from the Church of England in 1978 and is now maintained by The Churches Conservation Trust. It is a Grade I listed building. Although the church has 14th- and 15th-century origins, the bulk of the existing building is 18th-century and represents a Georgian Gothic style, using a mixture of squared and coursed rubble limestone with ashlar dressings. Its square tower is approximately 90 feet (27 m) high. The alterations of 1772–4 in the gothic style were by the Lincoln architects Thomas and Henry Lumby and the chapel on the south side of the chancel served as a mausoleum for the family of the Dukes of St Albans.[3]
Geography
editThe Red Lion Hotel coaching inn on the village green dates from the 17th century.
A conservation area was designated in August 1985 by the old Humberside County Council and covers the historic village core but excludes the more recent residential developments on the periphery.
Construction of the Brigg and Redbourne bypass started on Monday 31 October 1988, which cost £5.5m. It would take 21 months, being built by Alfred McAlpine.[4][5] It was opened by Humberside County Council chairman David Spooner on Wednesday 20 December 1989,.[6][7] being six months early.[8]
References
edit- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Redbourne Parish (E04000574)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ Redbourne Conservation Area Appraisal. Retrieved 1 June 2013
- ^ Antram N (revised), Pevsner N & Harris J, (1989), The Buildings of England: Lincolnshire, Yale University Press. p. 608
- ^ Grimsby Evening Telegraph Saturday 1 October 1988, page 4
- ^ Retford News Friday 4 November 1988, page 3
- ^ Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph Thursday 14 December 1989, page 10
- ^ Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph Tuesday 19 December 1989, page 12
- ^ Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph Thursday 21 December 1989, page 5
External links
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