North Carlton, Lincolnshire Explained

Static Image Name:North Carlton church, Lincs. - geograph.org.uk - 73287.jpg
Static Image Caption:Church of St Luke, North Carlton
Country:England
Official Name:North Carlton
Coordinates:53.2861°N -0.5742°W
Population:172
Population Ref:(2011)
Shire District:West Lindsey
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Gainsborough
Post Town:Lincoln
Postcode District:LN1
Postcode Area:LN
Os Grid Reference:SK951775
London Distance Mi:125
London Direction:S

North Carlton is a village and civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 172.[1] It is situated about 5miles north from the city and county town of Lincoln.

The church of Saint Luke is a Grade II listed building dating from the 15th century, although it was largely rebuilt in the early 1770s.[2]

North Carlton Hall

North Carlton Hall is a Grade I listed building dating from the 16th century with many alterations and additions, particularly in the 19th century.[3] [4]

In the 13th century the manor of North Carlton was held by William Wildeker, and was transferred to Barlings Abbey prior to 1303. The manor or grange remained in the hands of the Abbey until the Dissolution, when it was granted to Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, who later sold it to the Monson family.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Civil Parish population 2011. 25 May 2016. Office for National Statistics. Neighbourhood Statistics.
  2. Web site: Church of St Luke, North Carlton. British Listed Buildings. 13 June 2011.
  3. Web site: North Carlton Hall, North Carlton. British Listed Buildings. 13 June 2011.
  4. 326445. 13 June 2011.
  5. 891880. 13 June 2011.