Westborough, Lincolnshire Explained

Static Image Name:All Saints' church, Westborough, Lincs. - geograph.org.uk - 81121.jpg
Static Image Caption:All Saints Church, Westborough
Country:England
Official Name:Westborough
Coordinates:52.9944°N -0.7325°W
Civil Parish:Westborough and Dry Doddington
Shire District:South Kesteven
Shire County:Lincolnshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:Sleaford and North Hykeham (UK Parliament constituency)
Post Town:NEWARK
Postcode District:NG23
Postcode Area:NG
Os Grid Reference:SK851448
London Distance Mi:105
London Direction:SSE

Westborough is a village in the civil parish of Westborough and Dry Doddington, in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated 1miles east from the A1 road and Long Bennington, and 6miles north from Grantham. In 1921 the parish had a population of 132.[1] On 1 April 1931 the parish was abolished and merged with Dry Doddington to form "Westborough and Dry Doddington".[2] Nearby to the north is Dry Doddington. The Viking Way and River Witham pass through the village.

The name 'Westborough' means 'west fortification'.[3]

The village Grade I listed Anglican church is dedicated to All Saints.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Population statistics Westborough AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 12 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Relationships and changes Westborough AP/CP through time. A Vision of Britain through Time. 12 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Key to English Place-names .