Old Somerby
| Old Somerby | |
|---|---|
 Old Somerby | |
| Population | 242 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SK959334 |
| • London | 95 mi (153 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | NG33 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Old Somerby is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies 3 miles (5 km) south-east from Grantham, on the B1176 road, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) east from its junction with the A52 and B6403, and 0.2 miles (250 m) from the East Coast Main Line.[1]
Adjacent villages are Ropsley and Boothby Pagnell. Despite its small size, the village is divided into Old Somerby, High Somerby and Low Somerby.[1]
The ecclesiastical parish is part of The North Beltisloe Group of parishes, of the Deanery of Beltisloe in the Diocese of Lincoln.[2] From 2006 to 2011 the incumbent was Rev Richard Ireson.[3]
The village public house is the Fox and Hounds on Grantham Road (B1176).
History
Somerby was a colony of the Danes who ruled Lincolnshire after peace was made with King Alfred in 878. The village is listed in the Domesday Book.[citation needed]
The village church in High Somerby is dedicated to St Mary Magdalene,[4][5] the same dedication as at nearby Bitchfield.
The village belonged to the historical wapentake of Winnibriggs and Threo.[6]
Nearby there is the site of a moated manor house.[7]
References
- ^ a b Grantham: Bottesford & Colsterworth (Map) (3 ed.). 1:25000. OSGB. 2006. p. 247. ISBN 978-0-319-23833-2.
- ^ "Ecclesiastical Parish details".
- ^ "North Beltisloe Group Council Report for PCC AGMs."; Boothby.org.uk. PDF download required. Retrieved 14 May 2012
- ^ "Parish details on North Beltisloe web site".
- ^ "National Monument record for Church".
- ^ Vision of Britain site: Retrieved 16 March 2012.
- ^ "National Monument Record for Manor Farm".
External links
Media related to Old Somerby at Wikimedia Commons- "St Mary Magdalene, Old Somerby", Achurchnearyou.com
