Croxby

Croxby is a hamlet and former civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the town of Caistor.

Croxby

Church of All Saints, Croxby
Croxby
Location within Lincolnshire
OS grid referenceTF189982
• London135 mi (217 km) S
Civil parish
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMarket Rasen
Postcode districtLN7
PoliceLincolnshire
FireLincolnshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament

Croxby deserted medieval village (DMV) lies to the north-east from the church, with Croxby Hall at the bottom, and along the sides of, a narrow stream running through a chalk valley.[1] At the time of the Domesday survey Croxby had a population of 36.[2]

The parish of Croxby was abolished in 1936 when it became part of the parish of Thoresway.[3]

Croxby church is dedicated to All Saints and is a Grade II* listed building of ironstone dating from the 12th century, with later additions and restorations. The font is also 12th-century.[4]

Croxby Hall is a Grade II* listed building of red brick dating from 1730.[5]

References
  1. Historic England. "Croxby (351782)". PastScape. Retrieved 9 July 2013.
  2. "DMV remains, Croxby". Lincs to the Past. Lincolnshire Archives. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  3. "Croxby AP/CP". A Vision of Britain through Time. University of Portsmouth. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  4. "Church of All Saints, Thoresway". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
  5. "Croxby Hall, Thoresway". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 26 June 2011.
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