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West Firsby, Lincolnshire

West Firsby is a deserted mediæval village in Lincolnshire, in the Parts of Lindsey. The village is believed to have been depopulated by the 16th century. The remains of the village are well preserved, including a large number of virtually complete house sites whose limestone rubble walls still stand up to 3ft high. The present-day hamlet of West Firsby comprises a few buildings to the west of the deserted village site. The site is within the council area of West Lindsey (Lincolnshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1004954.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Lincolnshire
Division of County: Parts of Lindsey
Lat, Long: 53.35558,-0.50940063
Grid Reference: SK 9930 8533
Civil Parish: West Firsby CP
Council Area: West Lindsey CA (Lincolnshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Lincolnshire SA
Police Area: Lincolnshire PA

GBPN ID: 305471
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/West_Firsby,_Lincolnshire_305471

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