Asgarby, North Kesteven Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:52.9933°N -0.3376°W
Map Type:Lincolnshire
Official Name:Asgarby
Static Image Name:St.Andrew's church, Asgarby, Lincs. - geograph.org.uk - 81231.jpg
Static Image Caption:Church of St Andrew, Asgarby
Civil Parish:Asgarby and Howell
Shire District:North Kesteven
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Sleaford and North Hykeham
Post Town:Sleaford
Postcode District:NG34
Postcode Area:NG
Os Grid Reference:TF116452
London Distance Mi:100
London Direction:S

Asgarby is a village in the civil parish of Asgarby and Howell, in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated on the A17 Boston to Newark road, 3miles east from Sleaford and 2miles 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]

Asgarby Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to St Andrew. The church has a crocketed spire and buttresses, a Decorated nave, and an Early English priests' doorway.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Asgarby CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes Asgarby CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 26 December 2023.
  3. Cox, J. Charles (1916) Lincolnshire p. 47; Methuen & Co. Ltd