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Gunby Hall |
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Candlesby
Candlesby shown within Lincolnshire |
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| OS grid reference | TF455674 |
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| Parish | Candlesby with Gunby |
| District | East Lindsey |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Spilsby |
| Postcode district | PE23 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Louth and Horncastle |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
Candlesby is a village in the civil parish of Candlesby with Gunby, about 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England. Gunby is a hamlet about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Candlesby.
The present parish church is dedicated to Saint Benedict, and is a Grade II listed building.[1] It was built by E. D. Rainey of Spilsby,[2] in 1838, replacing an earlier church that had become derelict.[3]
A school was built here in 1872, but closed in 1933 with only three children in attendance. [4]
Ancient finds at Candlesby include a crucifix brooch, armour, swords, and a shield, believed to be Saxon.[5]
Gunby Hall was built around 1700 for Sir William Massingberd, and was the former seat of the Massingberd family. The last in residence was Field Marshal Sir Archibald Montgomery-Massingberd. Today the hall is owned by the National Trust, and is Grade I listed.[6][7]