Billinghay
| Billinghay | |
|---|---|
 St Michael and All Angels' church, Billinghay | |
| Population | 2,190 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF152549 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Billinghay is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Sleaford, and lies on the B1189 Walcott road near its junction with the A153. Just south of the village towards Sleaford is North Kyme. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,808, increasinging to 2,190 at the 2011 census.[1]
The settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The name originates from a Saxon name for a fishery. The topography in ancient times would have been that of a small settlement on a gravel mound surrounded by marsh which was flooded in winter. After the draining of the fens in the late 18th century the area became rich agricultural land as it is today. The parish church is of historic interest. It dates from the 13th century.[citation needed]
Billinghay Grade I listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Michael and All Angels.[2] The parish is part of the Car Dyke group of parishes - including Tattershall Bridge.
After the phased closure of Lafford High School due to falling pupil numbers, Billinghay Primary School remains the only school in the village.[3]
In 1986 village was twinned with Ballon, in the Sarthe department of France.[4]
References
- ^ "Civil parish population 2011". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ Historic England. "Church of St St Michael and All Angels (1204770)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
- ^ "County high school to close doors". BBC News. BBC. 28 February 2008. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Billinghay and Ballon: 1986-2007", Billinghay and District Twinning Association. Retrieved 16 November 2013
External links
Media related to Billinghay at Wikimedia Commons- Village website
- Parish council
- Car Dyke group of parishes
