Stickford is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated near the A16 road and approximately 6 miles (10 km) south-west from the town of Spilsby. In 2011 the parish had a population of 497.
| Stickford | |
|---|---|
 Church of St Helen, Stickford | |
  Stickford Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Population | 497 (2011 Census) |
| OS grid reference | TF357602 |
| • London | 110 mi (180 km) S |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Boston |
| Postcode district | PE22 |
| Dialling code | 01205 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
History
editStickford is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Stichesforde, meaning 'stick ford' (cf. the nearby Stickney).[1]
Stickford church is dedicated to Saint Helen and is a Grade II* listed building. It dates from the 13th century although it has been much restored.[2]
Stickford County Primary School finally closed in 1987. It had opened as a National School in 1846, and was a Board School between 1872 and 1903 when those were abolished.[3]
Shaws Windmill is a three-storey red-brick tower mill dating from 1820, which ceased working in 1952, and is now Grade II listed.[4][5]
Geography
editThe A16 bypass was started on 3 February 1992, the same day as the A16 Ludborough bypass, being also built by Shepherd Hill of Chesterfield. It cost £1.35m and was 1.1 miles. It was opened on Sunday 25 October 1992.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Documents Online: Stickford, Lincolnshire", Great Domesday Book, Folio: 351r; The National Archives. Retrieved 4 June 2012
- ^ "Church of Saint Helen". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ "Stickford County Primary School". Lincolnshire Archives. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ "Shaws Mill". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Shaws Mill (498459)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 9 June 2011.
- ^ Lincolnshire Echo Friday 23 October 1992, page 8
External links
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Media related to Stickford at Wikimedia Commons- "Stickford", Genuki.org.uk
- Listed buildings in Stickford
