Swinhope
Village and civil parish in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England
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Swinhope is a village and civil parish about six miles west south west of North Thoresby railway station,[1] in the West Lindsey district, in the county of Lincolnshire, England. In 2011 the parish had a population of 172.[2] The parish touches Wold Newton, Thorganby, Brookenby, Binbrook and Stainton Le Vale.[3] Swinhope doesn't have a formal parish council and instead holds parish meetings.[4] In 2011, Nomis recorded a population of 194 which includes Thorganby parish.[5] Swinhope was a deserted medieval village. The remains were completely destroyed in 1969 but crop marks remain within the village grounds.[6]
| Swinhope | |
|---|---|
St Helen's Church | |
  Swinhope Location within Lincolnshire | |
| Area | 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi) |
| Population | 172 (2011 census) |
| • Density | 15/km2 (39/sq mi) |
| Civil parish |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Market Rasen |
| Postcode district | LN8 |
| UK Parliament | |
Features
There are four listed buildings in Swinhope.[7]
History
Swinhope was recorded in the Domesday Book as Suinhope.[8] The name "Swinhope" means 'Swine valley'.[9] Swinyhope is an alternative name for Swinhope as recorded in 1887.[10]
The Alington family were the main landowners here for centuries. The best-known member of the family was Marmaduke Alington MP (1671-1749).
