From barbed wire to Bomber County: Hidden war-time relics revealed along the coast by Lincolnshire photographer

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A chance discovery by a photographer on the beaches at Gibraltar Point has highlighted how Lincolnshire’s tourism story goes far beyond coastlines and countryside — revealing a hidden layer of wartime heritage still etched into the landscape.

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June 13, 2026 | News Editor

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Ashby cum Fenby
Church of St Peter, Ashby cum Fenby
Ashby cum Fenby Ashby cum Fenby shown within Lincolnshire
OS grid reference	TA 25428 00767
Unitary authority	North East Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county	Lincolnshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Grimsby
Postcode district	DN37
Police	Humberside
Fire	Humberside
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	Yorkshire and the Humber
UK Parliament	Cleethorpes

Ashby cum Fenby is a village and civil parish in North East Lincolnshire, England, 4 miles south-west from Holton le Clay.

In the 2001 census the population was recorded as 248. The village was recorded in the Domesday Book.^{[further explanation needed]}

Ashby cum Fenby Grade II* listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Peter.^[1] The church has an Early English tower, aisle and belfry, a Decorated chancel, and Perpendicular font. Beneath the tower are remaining parts of a 13th century rood screen. In the north aisle are monuments to Sir William Wray (d. 1617) and his wife Frances (d. 1647), and to Susanna Drury, sister of Frances.^[2]
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From barbed wire to Bomber County: Hidden war-time relics revealed along the coast by Lincolnshire photographer

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From barbed wire to Bomber County: Hidden war-time relics revealed along the coast by Lincolnshire photographer