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Discover
Kirton-in-Lindsey - North Lincolnshire |
Kirton-in-Lindsey
appears
in the Doomsday Book and its origins can
be traced back to Roman times. 100 years
ago two Roman footpaths were discovered
by Archaeologists.
The doomsday book refers to a church which
no longer standing, however the magnificent
St Andrew's Church was
built as its replacement.
Mount Pleasant Windmill for
miles around and is well worth a visit.
The mill was built in 1875 and restored
to working order in 1991.....[micro-site]
The Rapier Army
barracks is located in Kirton-in-Lindsey.
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The
Location - The
town is situated in the south of North Lincolnshire
just off the B1400 and A158,
8 miles southwest of Brigg.
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The
Place-name & its Origins |
Between
1070-87 the village was referred
to as "Chirchetone".
Other
names - for the village include
Chirchetune., Kirchetona, Chirketone,
Kirketona.
The
name - can be translated to "
a village with a church".
-ton - enclosure,
farmstead, village manor (Old Enlish - tun)
-ey - stream,
river - (Old English - ea)
-ey - island,
etc. - (Old English - eg)
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Prior
to the Norman Conquest, the town was once
held by Edwin, Earl of Mercia.
Following this period many members of the
royal family owned the manor which was one
of their largest and most important manors
in Lincolnshire.
The town developed around two main areas,these
being the Church & the Market Place.
The Market Place is believed to date back
to medieval times where weekly markets and
fairs were held. Kirton developed quickly
in the 18th Century with many new buildings
being constructed.
In 1897 the Town Hall was built in the market
place built to commemorate Queen Victoria's
Diamond Jubilee using the stone salvaged
from the prison in 1789.
Claim
to Fame
The churchman John Kelsey was the town's
first Baptist minister. He was arrested
& sent for trial for preaching non-conformist
views in 1663.
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Population Through
The Years |
Year
- Population
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Year
- Population |
1801
- 1092
1811 - 1152
1821 - 1480
1831 - 1542
1841 - 1835
1851 - 1948
1861 - 2058
1871 - 1904
1881 - 1851
1891 - 1623
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1901
- 1585
1911 - 1602
1921 - 1651
1931 - 1601
1951 - 2214
1961 - 2553
1971 - 2741
1981 - 2450
1991 - 2776
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St
Andrew's church dates back to the 13th century
and has later additions.
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