Welcome to Dorrington
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Dorrington is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 1.2 miles (2 km) both south from Digby and north from Ruskington. It is to the east of the north–south B1188, which lies just within the parish boundaries. The nearest town is Sleaford, approximately 4 miles (6 km) to the south. In the 2001 census, the parish had a population of 340, increasing slightly to 344 at the 2011 census.Dorrington Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St James and St John. It is mainly in Decorated style. On the sides of the east window are ogee canopied niches. The church tower previously held a spire. On the exterior of the east window is a sculpture of the Last Judgment. The church is situated on the B1188 approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 km) north-west from the village centre, overlooking the village. Frank Whittle lodged at a house in the village while developing the jet engine at RAF Cranwell; the remains of this house lie near the church. In the village are the remains of a Grade II listed Medieval ashlar cross.The Peterborough to Lincoln Line passes to the east of the village. The village public house is the Musicians Arms on Main Street.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
800 hectares |
---|---|
Population |
361 (2021) |
Density |
45 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.6 |
Ward |
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell |
District |
North Kesteven |
Postcodes |
LN4 |
ONS ID |
E04005800 |
Council
Contact details for Dorrington Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dorrington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dorrington Parish.
Planning
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Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dorrington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dorrington Parish.
Local News
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Local councils now also invited to apply for fund
Published: 15th Feb 2024
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Plans to turn former Dorrington village chapel into store
Published: 21st Jul 2022
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Local elections: Who's standing in Lincolnshire in May 2023?
Published: 9th Apr 2023