West Keal

West Keal
St Helen's Church
West Keal is located in Lincolnshire
West Keal
West Keal
Location within Lincolnshire
Area8.10 km2 (3.13 sq mi)
Population327 (2011 census)
• Density40/km2 (100/sq mi)
Civil parish
  • West Keal
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Websitehttp://parishes.lincolnshire.gov.uk/WestKeal/index.asp

West Keal is a village and civil parish 25 miles (40 km) east of Lincoln, 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. The parish touches Bolingbroke, East Keal, East Kirkby, Mavis Enderby, Raithby and Stickford.

Landmarks

There are 7 listed buildings in West Keal. West Keal has a church called St Helen's Church.

History

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