East Ferry
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| East Ferry | |
|---|---|
 Approaching the village from the east, the bank of the Trent visible across the road junction | |
 River Trent near the site of the Ferry | |
  East Ferry Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 204 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SK815995 |
| • London | 135 mi (217 km) S |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Gainsborough |
| Postcode district | DN21 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
East Ferry is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England.[1] It is situated 6 miles (10 km) west from Scotter, and on the eastern bank of the River Trent opposite Owston Ferry. The population of the civil parish (including Wildsworth) as at the 2011 census was 204.[2]
A Tidal bore known as the Trent Aegir can be observed on this stretch of the Trent.[3][4]
