Panton, Lincolnshire Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.294°N -0.2383°W
Official Name:Panton
Static Image Name:Panton - geograph.org.uk - 207245.jpg
Static Image Caption:Panton village
Civil Parish:East Barkwith
Shire District:East Lindsey
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Post Town:MARKET RASEN
Postcode District:LN8
Postcode Area:LN
Os Grid Reference:TF175788
London Distance Mi:125
London Direction:S

Panton is a village in the civil parish of East Barkwith, in the East Lindsey of district, Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 13miles north-east from the county town of Lincoln. In 1971 the parish had a population of 48.[1] On 1 April 1987 the parish was abolished and merged with East Barkwith and Wragby.[2]

Panton is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book with 32 households, 40acres of meadow and a church.[3]

The former St Andrews church, built in the 18th century, is Grade II listed. It was restored in 1905, when the chancel arch was built, and again 1925-30 by Christopher Turnor. Several 18th-century gravestones survive. The church is now a dwelling.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Panton AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 22 November 2023.
  2. Web site: Horncastle Registration District. UKBMD. 22 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Domesday Map. Panton. Anna Powell-Smith/University of Hull. 27 June 2011.
  4. Web site: Church of St Andrew. British Listed Buildings. 27 June 2011.