Grimblethorpe
Grimblethorpe was formerly an extra-parochial tract, in 1858 Grimblethorpe became a separate civil parish, on 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished and merged with Gayton le Wold. In 1931 the parish had a population of 14.
Grimblethorpe Hall is a Grade II* listed building dating from 1620, and built of red brick. It was possibly built for Sir Ralph Maddestone, who held Grimblethorpe at the end of the 16th century.
The hamlet is 650 yards (600 m) south of a deserted medieval village (DMV), not mentioned in the Domesday Book. Grim's Mound, 650 yards west from the DMV, is a Bronze Age bowl barrow, 62 feet (19 m) in diameter and 9 feet (2.7 m) high. It contains archaeological items, including human remains, and is an ancient scheduled monument.
References
- ^ "History of Grimblethorpe, in East Lindsey and Lincolnshire". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Relationships and changes Grimblethorpe CP/ExP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Population statistics Grimblethorpe CP/ExP through time". A Vision of Britain through Time. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ Historic England. "Grimblethorpe Hall (1063140)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Grimblethorpe (353063)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Historic England. "Grim's Mound (1014822)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
External links
Media related to Grimblethorpe at Wikimedia Commons
