Silk Willoughby
| Silk Willoughby | |
|---|---|
 Silk Willoughby village | |
| Population | 282 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | TF056428 |
| • London | 105 mi (169 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | NG34 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Silk Willoughby is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 2 miles (3 km) south from Sleaford.
The village had a total resident population of 282 in 129 households at the time of the 2001 census.[1] There are a number of council and rented properties within the village in addition to owner-occupied housing, both old and new. There are several listed buildings including a Manor House and a former rectory.[2]
The parish of Silk Willoughby comprises approximately 2,500 acres (10 km2) of arable and grazing land. The ecclesiastical parish is part of the benefice of Quarrington and Old Sleaford.[2]
The parish church is dedicated to St Denis. The modern diocesan records use the name "St Denis"' for the church, but the National Monuments Record shows it as "St Denys".[3] St Denis or Denys are alternative spellings for the same person. The nearby church in Sleaford uses the Denys spelling.
Silk Willoughby won the 2007 Best Kept Village award.[2]
Landmarks
The former village of Silkby lies within the parish.[4]
'Butt Mound' and 'Folk Moot' are names given to two bowl barrows to the west of St Deny's church.[5] Years of agriculture have reduced them somewhat.[citation needed]
The shaft of a medieval wayside cross, dedicated to St Matthew stands on a modern base in what is believed to be the original location, now the corner of School Lane.[6]
The church of St Denis was built in the 12th century in Decorated style, and extended in the 14th in Perpendicular. It was extensively restored in the early 20th century.[7]
References
- ^ Neighbourhood Statistics Area: Silk Willoughby CP (Parish), Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ a b c Benefice Profile and Statement of Need: Quarrington, Cranwell, Silk Willoughby; Anglican.org, Quarrington and Old Sleaford Parochial Church Council. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ "St Denys Church", National Monuments Record, English Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ "Silkby", National Monuments Record, English Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ "Butt Mound and Folk Moot Barrows", National Monuments Record, English Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ "Monument No. 348941", National Monuments Record, English Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2012
- ^ "Parish Church of St Denys", National Heritage List for England, English Heritage. Retrieved 24 May 2012
External links
Media related to Silk Willoughby at Wikimedia Commons- "Silk Willoughby", Genuki.org.uk. Retrieved 24 May 2012
