Bonby Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.6254°N -0.4854°W
Official Name:Bonby
Population:532
Population Ref:(2011)
Region:Yorkshire and the Humber
Constituency Westminster:Brigg and Goole (UK Parliament constituency)
Post Town:Brigg
Postcode District:DN20
Postcode Area:DN
Dial Code:01652
Os Grid Reference:TA002153
London Distance Mi:145
London Direction:S

Bonby is a village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England, and approximately 4miles south from Barton-upon-Humber. According to the 2001 census it had a population of 481, increasing to 532 at the 2011 census.[1]

The village was recorded in the Domesday Book under the name of "Bundebi".[2]

The Grade II listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Andrew. The church has an Early English nave and chancel, and a 17th-century brick tower. Bonby held a small priory, established by the Benedictine priory of St Fromund in Normandy. The priory was transferred to the Carthusian order at Beauvale, Nottinghamshire.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil parish population 2011. 23 April 2016. Office for National Statistics. Neighbourhood Statistics.
  2. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7586213&queryType=1&resultcount=2 "Bonby, Lincolnshire"
  3. Book: Cox . J. Charles. 1916. Lincolnshire. 67 . Methuen & Co. Ltd..