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Bassingham sits in the Witham Valley, roughly midway between the cathedral city of Lincoln and the market town of Newark-on-Trent. It is a sizeable, well-established village that has managed to retain its character despite steady growth over the decades. The River Witham skirts the eastern edge of the parish, providing a backdrop for local walks, while the village centre is defined by a mix of traditional red-brick cottages and more recent family housing. It is a practical location for those who work in the surrounding cities but prefer a quieter setting; it maintains a high level of self-sufficiency with two pubs, a primary school, and a local shop that serves as a focal point for the community. Historically, the village is recorded in the Domesday Book, and the stone spire of St Michael and All Angels Church remains its most prominent landmark, standing as a reminder of Bassingham’s long history as a settled agricultural community in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside.