Ingoldmells
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Ingoldmells is a coastal village, civil parish
and resort
in the East Lindsey
district of Lincolnshire
, England, on the A52
.
. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes. The primary school is on Simpson Court Close by to the west is the village of Addlethorpe
. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
and Saint Paul and dating from 1200. The chancel
was demolished in 1706 and it was restored in 1858 and 1892. The west tower dates from the 14th century, and the benches and font
are 15th century. In the churchyard, the War Memorial is a grade II listed former churchyard cross and sundial dating from 1600 and restored in 1919.
During World War II
, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low
radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot
on the Lincolnshire Wolds
provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby
, Spilsby
.
opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II
the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur
, a Royal Navy
shore establishment.
in Ingoldmells which opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. It is the site of Jubilee Odyssey
, which is the largest roller coaster of its type in the world. The red Jubilee Odyssey and the smaller, yellow Millennium Roller Coaster
dominate the skyline and can be seen from several miles away.
Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including shops and caravan parks.
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
and resort
Seaside resort
A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort.- Overview :...
in the East Lindsey
East Lindsey
East Lindsey is a local government district in Lincolnshire, England. The council is based in Manby near Louth, and other major settlements in the district include Alford, Spilsby, Mablethorpe, Skegness, Horncastle and Chapel St Leonards....
district of Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is a county in the east of England. It borders Norfolk to the south east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south west, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire to the west, South Yorkshire to the north west, and the East Riding of Yorkshire to the north. It also borders...
, England, on the A52
A52 road
The A52 is a major road in the East Midlands, England. It runs east from the junction with the A53 at Newcastle-under-Lyme near Stoke-on-Trent via Ashbourne, Derby, Stapleford, Nottingham, West Bridgford, Bingham, Grantham, Boston and Skegness before terminating on the east Lincolnshire coast at...
.
Geography
In terms of villages it is relatively large, and receives a lot of tourism yearly due its close position to SkegnessSkegness
Skegness is a seaside town and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. Located on the Lincolnshire coast of the North Sea, east of the city of Lincoln it has a total resident population of 18,910....
. Most housing is found in the west of the village in large council complexes. The primary school is on Simpson Court Close by to the west is the village of Addlethorpe
Addlethorpe
Addlethorpe is a small village located just off the A52 west of Ingoldmells in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.Addlethorpe was mentioned in Domesday Book of 1086 when it consisted of 102 households, and was listed as having two churches....
. There are fish and chip shops near the beach.
History
The parish church is a grade I listed building dedicated to Saint PeterSaint Peter
Saint Peter or Simon Peter was an early Christian leader, who is featured prominently in the New Testament Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. The son of John or of Jonah and from the village of Bethsaida in the province of Galilee, his brother Andrew was also an apostle...
and Saint Paul and dating from 1200. The chancel
Chancel
In church architecture, the chancel is the space around the altar in the sanctuary at the liturgical east end of a traditional Christian church building...
was demolished in 1706 and it was restored in 1858 and 1892. The west tower dates from the 14th century, and the benches and font
Baptismal font
A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults.-Aspersion and affusion fonts:...
are 15th century. In the churchyard, the War Memorial is a grade II listed former churchyard cross and sundial dating from 1600 and restored in 1919.
During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, RAF Ingoldmells was a Chain Home Low
Chain Home Low
Chain Home Low was the name of a British radar early warning system, detecting enemy aircraft movement at lower altitudes than and summarily used with the fixed Chain Home system which was operated by the RAF during World War II...
radar station, providing low-altitude short-range warning, with a rotating antenna. RAF Stenigot
RAF Stenigot
RAF Stenigot was a World War II radar station situated at Stenigot. near Donington on Bain, Lincolnshire, England.It was part of the Chain Home radar network, intended to provide long range early warning for raids from Luftflotte V and the northern elements of Luftflotte II along the approaches to...
on the Lincolnshire Wolds
Lincolnshire Wolds
The Lincolnshire Wolds is a range of hills in the county of Lincolnshire, England. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty , and the highest area of land in eastern England between Yorkshire and Kent...
provided longer-range warning for the area. RAF Skendleby was the other Chain Home Low station in Lincolnshire near Skendleby
Skendleby
Skendleby is a small village and civil parish, located near to the A158 and lies about four miles north east of the town of Spilsby in Lincolnshire and 34.8 miles due east of the county town Lincoln....
, Spilsby
Spilsby
Spilsby is a market town and civil parish in Lincolnshire. England. The town is situated adjacent to the main A16 Trunk Road at the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds north of the Fenlands, east of the county town of Lincoln, north east of Boston and north west from Skegness.The town has...
.
Butlins
Billy ButlinBilly Butlin
Sir William Heygate Edmund Colborne Butlin, , was a British, South Africa-born entrepreneur whose name is synonymous with the British holiday camp.American Heritage Dictionary 2004, p. 135.Scott 2001, p. 5...
opened the UK's first holiday camp there in 1936, which is a large employer in the area, and attracts many tourists. During World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
the Butlin's camp was used as the site of HMS Royal Arthur
HMS Royal Arthur (shore establishment)
HMS Royal Arthur was a shore establishment of the Royal Navy, initially at Ingoldmells near Skegness, and later at Corsham, Wiltshire.-Skegness:...
, a Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
shore establishment.
Fantasy Island
A large family Amusement ParkAmusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
in Ingoldmells which opened in 1995 and has since built up a wide variety of rides, attractions and entertainment. It is the site of Jubilee Odyssey
Jubilee Odyssey
Jubilee Odyssey is a roller coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, England. Built by Vekoma of the Netherlands in 2002, it was named to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. It is Vekoma's tallest example of their Suspended Looping Coaster design in the world...
, which is the largest roller coaster of its type in the world. The red Jubilee Odyssey and the smaller, yellow Millennium Roller Coaster
Millennium Roller Coaster
Millennium Roller Coaster is a roller coaster at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells, England. It was built by Vekoma, a Dutch roller coaster manufacturer, to celebrate the arrival of the new millennium but despite its name, was opened in May 1999...
dominate the skyline and can be seen from several miles away.
Whilst entry to the park is free, guests either pay per ride or purchase an unlimited ride wristband. There is a large open air market situated within the park, as well as an indoor market.
Many facilities have become available to accommodate the tourists including shops and caravan parks.