West Rasen is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A631 road, and approximately 3 miles (5 km) west from Market Rasen.
| West Rasen | |
|---|---|
 Packhorse Bridge | |
  West Rasen Location within Lincolnshire | |
| OS grid reference | TF063892 |
| • London | 130 mi (210 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Market Rasen |
| Postcode district | LN8 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
The population is included in the civil parish of Osgodby.
The name 'Rasen' derives from the Old English ræsn meaning 'at the planks' probably indicating a bridge over the River Rasen.[1]
The parish church is a Grade I listed building dedicated to All Saints, dating from the 11th century, and built from ironstone. The font is 15th-century, and the former north aisle chapel was a chantry founded in 1373 for John Pouger and dissolved in 1548.[2] The churchyard cross is 14th-century, although it was restored in the 19th century, and is both Grade II listed and a scheduled monument.[3][4]
Packhorse Bridge is a Grade II* ironstone listed bridge over the River Rase, which dates from the 15th century with 20th-century alterations. It consists of a narrow bridge with 3 arches and cobbled surface.[5] It is a scheduled monument.[6]
The Post Office is a Grade II listed former cottage, now shop and house, dating from the late 17th century with 20th-century alterations and additions. It is likely to have been mud and stud originally, but is now underbuilt in red brick with a thatched roof.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Key to English Place-names". Key to English Place-names. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of All Saints (1063400)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Churchyard Cross, All Saints (1063401)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Churchyard Cross, All Saints (1018285)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge (1063403)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge (1005053)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Post Office, West Rasen (1166260)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
External links
editMedia related to West Rasen at Wikimedia Commons