Historic churches · East Midlands
North Thoresby
North Thoresby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated between Louth and Grimsby, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) from each. and has a villa
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
North Thoresby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated between Louth and Grimsby, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) from each. and has a village population of 1,068 (2011) Some 50.5% of the population is older than 60 years. The area is chiefly agricultural, but the majority of employed residents work in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, or in the industries situated on the Humber bank. The name North Thoresby is composed of the given name Thor and the suffix 'by', as with other villages in the area – indicating the influence of the Vikings. South Thoresby, also in Lincolnshire, is located to the south of Louth. Thoresby Hall is not in this area, but is located in Nottinghamshire some 50 miles (80 km) to the west.
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North Thoresby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated between Louth and Grimsby, approximately 7.5 miles (12 km) from each. and has a village population of 1,068 (2011) Some 50.5% of the population is older than 60 years. The area is chiefly agricultural, but the majority of employed residents work in Grimsby and Cleethorpes, or in the industries situated on the Humber bank. The name North Thoresby is composed of the given name Thor and the suffix 'by', as with other villages in the area – indicating the influence of the Vikings. South Thoresby, also in Lincolnshire, is located to the south of Louth. Thoresby Hall is not in this area, but is located in Nottinghamshire some 50 miles (80 km) to the west.
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Background
History
Researchers believe they found archeological evidence, just outside the village, that grapes were grown in the area by the Romans during their occupation. This claim has been contested. The Village lies on a Roman road from Cadeby to North Coates, believed to have been a route of salt transportation from the coast to Lincoln. occupies a site where Christian worship has continued for more than 1,000 years. Like most churches of its age it has seen many alterations from an original simple room to a 15th-century edifice with north and south aisles. The south aisle was demolished in Elizabethan times but remains of it survive inside the church. The church includes part of a Saxon grave cover,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4667, -0.0544
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- East Lindsey
- Parish
- North Thoresby
- Postcode
- DN36 5QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Louth and Horncastle
Sources
- wikipedia: North Thoresby (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is North Thoresby?
- North Thoresby is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN36 5QP), in the parish of North Thoresby.
- Is North Thoresby free to visit?
- Yes, North Thoresby is free to enter.
- How do I get to North Thoresby?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN36 5QP. It sits within the Louth and Horncastle parliamentary constituency.