Driby Explained

Static Image Name:St Michael's Church, Driby - geograph.org.uk - 184626.jpg
Static Image Caption:Former Church of St Michael, Driby
Country:England
Official Name:Driby
Coordinates:53.25°N 0.0933°W
Civil Parish:South Thoresby
Shire District:East Lindsey
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Louth and Horncastle
Post Town:Alford
Postcode District:LN13
Postcode Area:LN
Os Grid Reference:TF390745
London Distance Mi:120
London Direction:S

Driby is a village and former civil parish, now in the parish of South Thoresby, in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 4miles west from the town of Alford. In 1961 the parish had a population of 42.[1] On 1 April 1987 the parish was abolished and merged with South Thoresby.[2]

Driby church was dedicated to Saint Michael, rebuilt in 1849–50, closed by the Diocese of Lincoln during the 20th century, and now a private house. It is a Grade II listed building.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Driby CP/AP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 3 September 2023.
  2. Web site: Spilsby Registration District. UKBMD. 3 September 2023.
  3. Web site: Former Church of St Michael, South Thoresby. British Listed Buildings. 25 June 2011.