West Keal

West Keal is a village and civil parish 25 miles (40 km) east of Lincoln,^[1] in the East Lindsey district, in the county of Lincolnshire, England. The parish includes the hamlet of Keal Cotes. In 2011 the parish had a population of 327.^[2] The parish touches Bolingbroke, East Keal, East Kirkby, Mavis Enderby, Raithby and Stickford.^[3]

West Keal
St Helen's Church
West Keal Location within Lincolnshire
Area	8.10 km2 (3.13 sq mi)
Population	327 (2011 census)
• Density	40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Civil parish	West Keal
District	East Lindsey
Shire county	Lincolnshire
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Website	http://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/WestKeal/index.asp
List of places UK England Lincolnshire 53.149215°N 0.042394996°E / 53.149215; 0.042394996

Landmarks

There are 7 listed buildings in West Keal.^[4] West Keal has a church called St Helen's Church.^[5]

History

The name "Keal" means 'Ridge(s)'.^[6] West Keal was recorded in the Domesday Book as Cale/Westrecale.^[7]