South Rauceby
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| South Rauceby | |
|---|---|
 Village sign | |
  South Rauceby Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 367 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF025455 |
| • London | 105 mi (169 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SLEAFORD |
| Postcode district | NG34 |
| Dialling code | 01529 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
South Rauceby is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 2.5 miles (4.0 km) west from Sleaford. The village of North Rauceby is less than 1 mile (1.6 km) to the north. The 2001 Census recorded a village population of 330 in 161 household,[1] increasing to 367 at the 2011 census.[2]
Rauceby village hall is situated on Main Street and serves both North and South Rauceby. It provides for village clubs and events, and the Rauceby Pre-School which serves the local community and surrounding area. The village's public house is the Bustard Inn, a Grade II listed building.[3] Other listed buildings, also designated Grade II, include a windmill, now a house, built c. 1840,[4] and South Rauceby Hall.[5]
A daily bus service on the Grantham to Sleaford route is provided by Centrebus. Rauceby railway station, adjoining the A153 road, is less than 1 mile to the south-east.
