Stickford Explained

Static Image Name:St Helen, Stickford - geograph.org.uk - 841950.jpg
Static Image Caption:Church of St Helen, Stickford
Country:England
Official Name:Stickford
Coordinates:53.1219°N 0.0264°W
Population:497
Population Ref:(2011 Census)
Shire District:East Lindsey
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Boston and Skegness
Post Town:Boston
Postcode District:PE22
Postcode Area:PE
Dial Code:01205
Os Grid Reference:TF357602
London Distance Mi:110
London Direction:S

Stickford is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated near the A16 road and approximately 6miles south-west from the town of Spilsby. In 2011 the parish had a population of 497.

Stickford is first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Stichesforde, meaning 'stick ford' (cf. the nearby Stickney).[1]

Stickford church is dedicated to Saint Helen and is a Grade II* listed building. It dates from the 13th century although it has been much restored.[2]

Stickford County Primary School finally closed in 1987. It had opened as a National School in 1846, and was a Board School between 1872 and 1903 when those were abolished.[3]

Shaws Windmill is a three-storey red-brick tower mill dating from 1820, which ceased working in 1952, and is now Grade II listed.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/details-result.asp?Edoc_Id=7585968&queryType=1&resultcount=1 "Documents Online: Stickford, Lincolnshire"
  2. Web site: Church of Saint Helen. British Listed Buildings. 9 June 2011.
  3. Web site: Stickford County Primary School. Lincolnshire Archives. 9 June 2011.
  4. Web site: Shaws Mill. British Listed Buildings. 9 June 2011.