| Yarburgh | |
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Yarburgh Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 158 (2011)1 |
| OS grid reference | TF348930 |
| • London | 135 mi (217 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LOUTH |
| Postcode district | LN11 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Yarburgh is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England, and situated approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-east from the town of Louth.2
The name 'Yarburgh' means 'fortification made of earth'.3
St John the Baptist's Church in Yarburgh dates from at least the 13th century, although it was rebuilt after a fire in 1405 and restored in 1855. It is now in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust.4
References
References
- "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- "Yarburgh". Vision of Britain. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "Key to English Place-names".
- Historic England. "St John the Baptist church (354734)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 8 August 2011.