Croxby
Hamlet and former civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England
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Croxby is a hamlet and former civil parish, now in the parish of Thoresway, in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the town of Caistor. In 1931 the parish had a population of 77.[1] On 1 April 1936 the parish was abolished and merged with Thoresway.[2]
| Croxby | |
|---|---|
Church of All Saints, Croxby | |
  Croxby Location within Lincolnshire | |
| OS grid reference | TF189982 |
| • London | 135 mi (217 km) S |
| Civil parish | |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Market Rasen |
| Postcode district | LN7 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East 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.[3] At the time of the Domesday survey Croxby had a population of 36.[4]
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.[5]
Croxby Hall is a Grade II* listed building of red brick dating from 1730.[6]
