Welcome to Dorrington

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Introduction

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.

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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.

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Education

View educational establishments in Dorrington Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dorrington Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Dorrington Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Dorrington Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dorrington Parish.

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Local News

Local councils now also invited to apply for fund

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Local councils now also invited to apply for fund

Published: 15th Feb 2024

Plans to turn former Dorrington village chapel into store

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Plans to turn former Dorrington village chapel into store

Published: 21st Jul 2022

Local elections: Who's standing in Lincolnshire in May 2023?

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Local elections: Who's standing in Lincolnshire in May 2023?

Published: 9th Apr 2023