Museums · East Midlands
North Hykeham
North Hykeham is a town and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is located directly south of the city of Lincoln, where it forms the southern part of the wider Lin
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
North Hykeham is a town and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is located directly south of the city of Lincoln, where it forms the southern part of the wider Lincoln Urban Area along with Waddington, Bracebridge Heath, Canwick and South Hykeham. The parish covering the town had a population of 16,844 in the 2021 Census.
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From the Wikipedia article
North Hykeham is a town and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is located directly south of the city of Lincoln, where it forms the southern part of the wider Lincoln Urban Area along with Waddington, Bracebridge Heath, Canwick and South Hykeham. The parish covering the town had a population of 16,844 in the 2021 Census.
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Background
History
The name Hykeham possibly derives from the Old English hicahām meaning 'Hica's village' or hīcehām, where hīce refers to a type of small bird. North Hykeham was originally spelt "North Hyckham", and is commonly referred to as just 'Hykeham'. North Hykeham is independent from Lincoln, despite being contiguous with the city and its surrounding areas. The old village dates back to the Angles, Germanic invaders who occupied much of Britain after the Romans left in 400 AD. The Danes and Vikings arrived in Lincolnshire in 900 AD, hence places with names ending in –by, thorpe and ham (which mean ‘village’). The Domesday Book of 1086 records that North Hykeham had 15 households and a 52-acre…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1833, -0.5875
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- North Kesteven
- Parish
- North Hykeham
- Postcode
- LN6 8NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
Sources
- wikipedia: North Hykeham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Hykeham?
- North Hykeham is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.1833°, -0.5875°.
- Is North Hykeham wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at North Hykeham. Check ahead for specific facilities.