Bransby

Bransby is a hamlet in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately north-west from the city and county town of Lincoln, south-east from Gainsborough, and from both the A1500 Roman road to the north, and the B1241 to the west.
Bransby is a single-street village bounded by cottages and farms.
The River Till flows past the village to the east.

History

Bransby is documented in the Doomsday Book of 1086 as "Branzbi". Archaeological evidence suggests there may have been a green or common in the past, as well as medieval earthworks, possibly a pond.

Amenities

Bransby is home to Bransby Horses Rescue and Welfare, one of the UK's largest equine welfare sanctuaries. The charity was founded by Peter Hunt in 1968.