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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Swineshead,_LincolnshireSwineshead, Lincolnshire - Wikipedia

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   Swineshead is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Boston in Lincolnshire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) west of the town of Boston. The population of the civil parish including Baythorpe was 2,810 at the 2011 census. [1]

2. www.swinesheadhistory.comSwineshead Village & Residents History

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   Lying seven miles south-west of Boston and approximately twelve miles north of Spalding, Swineshead is a linear village which stretches from North End, through Tarry Hill, the village centre, along South Street towards Drayton and High Green.

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4. www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk › heritage › life-pays-aLife pays a visit to Swineshead

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   The unique character of Swineshead has made it a hidden gem of Lincolnshire. House hunters have been known to come across Swineshead by chance, be entranced by the village and be captivated to stay by the more attractive property prices. It is foremost a thriving village which boasts many amenities other Lincolnshire villages have lost.

5. swinesheadhistory.com › swineshead-village-historySwineshead Village History

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   Swineshead has a long and remarkable history and was mentioned in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles in AD 675 and again in AD 779 when 10 tenant farms in Swineshead were mentioned as having pasture and meadows.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Swineshead,_BedfordshireSwineshead, Bedfordshire - Wikipedia

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   Swineshead is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Bedford in the county of Bedfordshire, England. History. The parish of Swineshead is recorded as Suineshefet (1086), Swynesheved (13th century), Swineshead (16th century).

7. www.lincolnshirelife.co.uk › heritage › king-johnsKing John’s stay at Swineshead Abbey - Lincolnshire Life

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   The story of King John’s fateful visit to Swineshead Abbey in 1216 has been told in numerous versions over the centuries, making it one of the most colourful tales in the life of one of England’s most notorious monarchs.

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   Where is Swineshead?

   • Swineshead is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Boston in Lincolnshire, England. It is 7 miles (11 km) west of the town of Boston. The population of the civil parish including Baythorpe was 2,810 at the 2011 census.

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   Did Swineshead exist?

   • Swineshead has a long and remarkable history and was mentioned in the Anglo Saxon Chronicles in AD 675 and again in AD 779 when 10 tenant farms in Swineshead were mentioned as having pasture and meadows. It is not listed in the Domesday Book but Drayton is. This does not necessarily mean that Swineshead did not exist.

   Swineshead Village History

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   What is Swineshead Fenhouses?

   • It includes Swineshead Fenhouses, which were once known as Wigtoft Fenhouses until the boundary changes many years ago, and Baythorpe to the east and Swineshead Bridge to the north. Our intent is that this website should comprise as much information regarding the history of the village and it's residents as possible.

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   Does Swineshead have a band?

   • The village also has its own band – Swineshead Silver Band – which was first formed in 1886, although in its earlier years it was known as Swineshead Brass Band. Its first ever public performance that year was playing Christmas carols in the village, a tradition it still proudly upholds.

   Life pays a visit to Swineshead

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   How big is Swineshead Wood?

   • The village itself stands at about 155 feet (47 m). The parish was once well wooded, Swineshead and Spanoak Woods in the north of the parish still remain but now are not as large as they once were. They are owned by the Woodland Trust and Swineshead Wood is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.

   Swineshead, Bedfordshire - Wikipedia

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   Where did the name Swineshead come from?

   • The name Swineshead comes from the old Scandinavian word ‘svein’ and the Old English word ‘swin’ meaning a tidal creek. This combined with ‘heda’, the Anglo-Saxon word for dock or landing place, gives us Swins-heda – which over the years has become Swineshead.

   Swineshead Village History

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9. swineshead.parish.lincolnshire.gov.uk › parishAbout the village – Swineshead Parish Council

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   Swineshead is a village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England, approximately 7 miles (11 km) west of the town of Boston. The population of the civil parish including Baythorpe was 2,810...