Hough-on-the-Hill
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| Hough-on-the-Hill | |
  Hough-on-the-Hill shown within Lincolnshire |
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| Population | 496 |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | South Kesteven |
| Shire county | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | GRANTHAM |
| Postcode district | NG32 |
| Dialling code | 01400 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| European Parliament | East Midlands |
| UK Parliament | Grantham and Stamford |
| List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire | |
The quaint village of Hough-on-the-Hill lies approximately seven miles due north of Grantham in Lincolnshire, England. The village is on a commanding rise... hence the name! The name Hough is Old English haga, or 'enclosure'. The parish is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as Hag. It is not clear when the 'le Hill' or 'on the Hill' suffix was added.
The Church, All Saints, dates back to Saxon times, and was restored in 1845. It contains monuments to the Payne family and is notable for its tower which has a curious turret containing a newel stairway. The top storey of the tower was added during the 15th-century.
The village once boasted numerous farms, a shop with a post office, a primary school. Sadly these are no more. However there is a fine public house, the Brownlow Arms, and one remaining family run farm, J H Lord & Sons.
The historic Belton House and estate lies about four miles to the north, towards Grantham. This house was the former home of the Brownlow and Cust families and is now managed by the National Trust. The 6th Lord Brownlow was Lord in Waiting to Edward VIII during his short reign. Lord Brownlow was a close friend of Edward VIII who stayed several times at Belton when he was Prince of Wales.
[edit] External links
- http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/LIN/HoughontheHill/ - Link to GENUNKI for Hough On The Hill
