Laceby – Church, Memorial and Routes

Laceby offers travellers two specific points of interest to help you choose where to stay: church and memorial history, and routes that vary in their landscape and distance. If you are looking for a hotel in Laceby, consider whether historic buildings or time outdoors better suit your travel plans. Historical sites include St Margaret’s Church, the Haagensen Memorial and Vault, and two houses with different historical connections. Outdoor activities include the Laceby Circular, Laceby Twister and a walking route from Cabourne to Laceby, each with its own details.

Church and Village History

St Margaret’s Church in Laceby is a Grade I listed parish church. It provides short, free leaflets for a church and village walk; check before you travel whether they are currently available. The church also has five bells and a sixth known as the Pancake bell.

Haagensen Memorial and Historic Houses

Laceby churchyard is home to the Haagensen Memorial and Vault: a memorial statue dating from 1897 with an underground family vault. The memorial is Grade II listed and associated with Peter Haagensen, who was consul for Sweden and Norway. Its impact on visitors at the time is also part of its history. In the first half of the 20th century, the monument attracted many visitors; visitor numbers made it possible to establish the Laceby Tearooms and sell postcards and glazed Goss ceramic replicas.

Another historic point of interest is The Cottage on Phillips Lane, a Grade II listed house dating from the 17th to early 18th century. College Farmhouse has a different story: in 1714, Philip and Sarah Stanford placed the house in trust to support a school. Together, the two places illustrate different aspects of local history—the date of a historic house and support for a school.

Routes and Practical Planning

A route description from 2020 highlights the scenic views of Laceby Beck along the Laceby Circular. The 2020 leaflet gives the No3 service between Grimsby and Lincoln and the X1 service between Grimsby and Hull as daytime and Saturday transport options for reaching the route. Check current routes and timetables before travelling.

Laceby Twister is a flat 5 km route that goes around the village of Laceby on the outskirts of Grimsby. As route details may change, check the current route before setting out. The walking route from Cabourne to Laceby is 7.5 miles long; terrain and access conditions may vary. The descriptions have different points of focus: the Laceby Circular highlights views of Laceby Beck, Laceby Twister its flat terrain and distance, and the route from Cabourne to Laceby its longer distance and variable conditions.

Butt Lane Park, which has a play area, is in Laceby village. If you plan to visit the park, check current information about the play area and access beforehand, as facilities and access conditions may change.

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