Minting and Gautby are neighbouring, and closely connected, villages and parishes near the geographical centre of Lincolnshire between Wragby and Horncastle. Set in gently undulating farmland with the extensive Lincolnshire Limewoods to the west, both villages have historic connections. The Domesday Book of 1086 does not mention Gautby, but refers to 'two Mentinghes' Minting was notable for its small Benedictine Priory which existed with a somewhat chequered history from the early 13th century until the Dissolution under Henry V111. Gautby was the location of 'Minting Park' - a medieval hunting park, and also the now demolished Gautby Hall, a country seat of the Vyner family, who were descendants of Sir Robert Vyner, a London banker and goldsmith to King Charles 11.
Both villages enjoy an open, uncrowded aspect, which, with little through traffic provides a relaxed atmosphere enjoyed by walkers and equestrians. Minting has the Sebastapol pub, a spacious modern village hall and St Andrew's church, whilst Gautby, has a compact village hall, All Saint's church and Minting Park Farm shop.
