board and a trio of semi-mature deciduous trees, and a recently added bench encircling the Victorian tree. Controversially, the space is also home to "less than appropriate streetscape features," such as the phone box, bus shelter, and modern street lamp. Pump Though there are many old pumps throughout the village, the most famous, and likely oldest pump is located on a small grassy triangle between Sudbeck Lane and Lincoln Road, often known as the second or southern green. It is believed to have been in use as a well since the Anglo-Saxons inhabited the area, only more recently with the addition of a Victorian pump. A common mistake regarding the name of the village is that the pump, or earlier well, is responsible for the 'wel' prefix. However, since it comes from the Anglo-Saxon 'wella,' meaning 'springing or bubbling waters or stream' a more likely origin would instead be the beck itself or the source at Old Man's Head spring just west of the village. It is likely because of this misunderstanding that the pump has become a primary symbol of the village, featuring on much Welton imagery, emblems, and even the village sign. An ornate plaque on the side of the trough in front of the pump reads "Welton-by-Lincoln Pump Refurbished 1995" with a second on its front thanking the family of Janet Spence for their support of the pump's refurbishment. Welton & Dunholme Methodist Church The chapel opened in 1815 and a Sunday school room was in 1898. An extension was added to the south of the original building in the 2010s. The chapel holds a Sunday worship, and their programme claims to include children's and youth clubs, men's and women's fellowships, Bible Study, a Prayer Group and many other social, community and church activities. It is now the only remaining chaple in use in Welton, with the other two from other denominations in Ryland and Welton Hill now both closed. Geography The town covers about , almost entirely within Welton parish, save for a few residential streets and William Farr School, straddling Dunholme parish in the south. The village centre has been long appreciated for its picturesque and quintessentially English qualities, with a multitude of Grade II or higher listed buildings, an abundance of green space, and the eponymous Welton Beck. The green spaces have also allowed the village to have a reputation as a wildlife haven.