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Dunsby, Lincolnshire

Dunsby is a deserted mediæval village near Cranwell in Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Kesteven. First recorded in the Domesday Book, Dunsby developed as a nucleated settlement from the 11th to the 13th centuries and thereafter became gradually depopulated, being largely deserted by the late 16th century. It is within the council area of North Kesteven (Lincolnshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1018395.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Kesteven
Lat, Long: 53.04918,-0.44930877
Grid Reference: TF 0404 5133
Civil Parish: Cranwell, Brauncewell and Byard's Leap CP
Council Area: North Kesteven CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 301600
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunsby,_Lincolnshire_301600

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