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The ancient village of Leadenham, mentioned in the 1086 Domesday Book (1086),
lies on the side of an escarpment, Lincolnshire Edge which marks the boundary of
the Vale of Trent.
There is a long history of the
Royal Air Force in
Lincolnshire and above the village on the higher flat ground
the Royal Flying Corps established an airfield in 1916. Although it closed in
1919, it was one of the forerunners of many other military airfields to be
constructed in the county (well over 50).
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No trace remains of the wooden Saxon church mentioned in the Domesday Book but a
stone church dedicated to St Swithun and built of local stone replaced it in
1320. In the 19th century, the village had its own Railway station, on the Grantham
and Lincoln branch of the Great Northern Railway.
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St Swithuns Church, Leadenham
Photo:
Richard Croft
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The 18th century Leadenham House, home of the Reeve family, is surrounded by
parkland and 3000 acres of farmland. It has extensive views over the Vale of
Trent and is open to the public on certain days of the year. For access details
see
www.visitukheritage.gov.uk.
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Further information:
Leadenham Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfast
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