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Lincoln Cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
36 km · about 40 min drive
England, United Kingdom · Europe
Ranskill sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bircotes, 41km from Stanage Edge.
Ranskill is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,362, it is an important destination in Europe.
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Ranskill is a village and civil parish in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England, with its nearest town being Retford approximately 5 miles (8.0 kilometres) south. The Ranskill parish according to the 2001 census has 2,226 residents, falling to 1,362 at the 2011 census, and improving to 1,435 at the 2021Read more
census. There is also a Bassetlaw ward called Ranskill. This ward had a population of 2,417 at the 2011 census.
Ranskill dates back to the Danish invasions of the 9th century where the name 'Ravenskelf' meant 'shelving knoll/ridge of the raven'.
The village features St. Barnabas Church, built in 1878 and a Methodist chapel first built in 1868 and expanded in the 1930s. The Methodist chapel also features a schoolroom, where today the local newspaper, the STAR (Scrooby, Torworth and Ranskill) is printed. Ranskill also has a reading room, built in 1891 by the Gillott family as a library and reading room, where in 1909 the room was changed to include billiard tables. Today the room is still in use and features two billiard tables, two pool tables and a darts board.
The East Coast Main Line railway passes to the east of the village, which was the site of a Royal Ordnance Factory from 1940 until 1975. Ranskill also had a railway station which opened in 1852 where there was a half-hourly service between Retford and Doncaster. The station closed in 1958.
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Ranskill is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3828 latitude, -1.0140 longitude.
Ranskill has a population of approximately 1,362 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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cathedral
Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
40 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.
41 km · about 50 min drive
film location
The gritstone edge in the Peak District where Elizabeth Bennet stands on the rocks in the 2005 film.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
A steep wooded ravine of ancient sessile oaks and tumbling water below Longshaw, a favourite for paddling and photography.
41 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
42 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.
43 km · about 50 min drive
April to October
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