Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Owston Ferry within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Owston Ferry (or West Ferry), small town, Owston par., Lincolnshire, in Isle of Axholme, on river Trent, 3½ miles SE. of Epworth and 7 miles N. of Gainsborough; P.O., T.O. Brewing, boatbuilding, brick and tile making, ropemaking, and sacking and sailcloth making, are carried on. There is some trade in cattle.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Owston, par. and township, Lincolnshire - par., 5350 ac., pop. 2058; township, pop. 1322; contains OWSTON FERRY: which see.