Epworth, Lincolnshire

Epworth is a town and civil parish on the Isle of Axholme, in the North Lincolnshire unitary authority of Lincolnshire, England. The town lies on the A161, about halfway between Goole and Gainsborough. As the birthplace of John Wesley and Charles Wesley, it has given its name to many institutions associated with Methodism. Their father, Samuel Wesley, was the rector from 1695 to 1735.

Epworth
Epworth Market Place. To the right of the picture is the base of the medieval market cross where John Wesley preached
Epworth
Location within Lincolnshire
Population3,734 (Parish)
OS grid referenceSE780039
• London150 mi (240 km) SSE
Unitary authority
  • North Lincolnshire
Ceremonial county
  • Lincolnshire
Region
  • Yorkshire and the Humber
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDONCASTER
Postcode districtDN9
Dialling code01427
PoliceHumberside
FireHumberside
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament
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