Farlesthorpe
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Farlesthorpe is a hamlet in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3 km) south-east from Alford, and about 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Spilsby.
Dating from the 9th Century, Farlesthorpe was originally a Danish settlement. The origins of the name of Farlesthorpe are unknown but in the Domesday Book it is given as "Haroldestrop". It has also been spelt as Earlsthorpe and Faraldesthorpe.