Swayfield is a small village of approximately 138 houses situated just off the A1 in South Kesteven, southern Lincolnshire, England.

Geography

The village is eight miles from Bourne (via the A151), twelve miles from Grantham (via the B1176), fifteen miles from Stamford (via the B1176) and sixteen miles from Oakham. The village is only three miles from the county boundary with Rutland, at the point near Stocken (HM Prison). The road to the west towards Lobthorpe is Overgate Road. To the east adjacent to the village is the East Coast Main Line.

Adjacent villages include Castle Bytham, Corby Glen, Swinstead, Creeton and Lobthorpe.

History

The village church, St Nicholas, is away from the village along Church Lane and is part of the Corby Glen group of churches. The village pub is the Royal Oak on High Street.

See also

• Swayfields - Lincoln company owned by Extra that builds motorway service stations.

External links

• Village history