Asgarby, North Kesteven
Hamlet in Lincolnshire, England
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Asgarby is a village in the civil parish of Asgarby and Howell, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England.
| Asgarby | |
|---|---|
Church of St Andrew, Asgarby | |
  Asgarby Location within Lincolnshire | |
| OS grid reference | TF116452 |
| • London | 100 mi (160 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Sleaford |
| Postcode district | NG34 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Geography
It is situated on the A17 Boston to Newark road, 3 miles (5 km) east from Sleaford and 2 miles (3 km) north-west from Heckington. In 1921 the parish had a population of 63.[1] On 1 April 1931 the parish was abolished to form "Asgarby and Howell".[2]
Construction to realign the A17 began in July 1967, to replace the dangerous Asgarby bends, being a three-quarter mile, to cost £100,000, built by A.F. Budge.[3][4] It was opened by January 1968.[5]
History
Asgarby Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Andrew.[6] The church has a crocketed spire and buttresses, a Decorated nave, and an Early English priests' doorway.[7]
