Gunby, South Kesteven

Gunby, South Kesteven

Gunby is a hamlet in south west Lincolnshire of around 30 houses in th district of South Kesteven.

It is located close to the borders with Leicestershire and Rutland, the closest town being Grantham although it is within 15 miles of Oakham and Stamford. To the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/423765 east] is North Witham, to the north Stainby and to the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/38292 west] Sewstern. The closest amenities are in Colsterworth, South Witham and (less so) Buckminster.

The village church is dedicated to [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/156792 St Nicholas] . The village name is Scandinavian and means "village of Gunnhildr". The full name of the village is Gunby St Nicholas.

ee also

* Gunby in East Lindsey.

External links

* [http://www.stnicholascenter.org/church_gallery_popup.jsp?church_sakey=808 Village church]

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