OS grid reference TF236860 Sovereign state United Kingdom Dialling code 01507 | Civil parish Gayton le Wold Post town LOUTH | |
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Gayton le Wold is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies 6 miles (10 km) west from Louth, 3 miles (5 km) north from Donington on Bain, and to the south of the A157. The parish includes Biscathorpe 1 mile (1.6 km) to the south-west. The village population is included in the civil parish of Burgh on Bain.
Map of Gayton le Wold, Louth, UK
In the Domesday account Gayton le Wold is written as "Gedtune" or "Gettune". Before the Conquest lordship was held by Queen Edith, and after, King William who also became Tenant-in-chief.
Gayton le Wold Grade II listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Peter. Built of red brick in 1775, it was restored in 1888. Further Grade II listings are for c.1830 Gayton Manor House and c.1620 Grimblethorpe Hall, both with their associated buildings.
In the 19th century the Wesleyans and Free Methodists had chapels in the village.