Sapperton | |
Sapperton village |
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Sapperton
Sapperton shown within Lincolnshire |
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OS grid reference | TF019339 |
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Parish | Braceby and Sapperton |
District | South Kesteven |
Shire county | Lincolnshire |
Region | East Midlands |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Sleaford |
Postcode district | NG34 0 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
Fire | Lincolnshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
EU Parliament | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | Grantham and Stamford |
List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire |
Sapperton is a hamlet located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) from Ropsley in South Kesteven district in Lincolnshire, England. The nearest town is Grantham, which is 6 miles (9.7 km) away.
Sapperton was a civil parish until 1931 when it was abolished to form Braceby and Sapperton.[1] Adjacent villages include Braceby, Pickworth and Ropsley.
"Causennis" was a Roman settlement site excavated between 1973 and 1981, and again 1984 to 1988, revealing stone buildings, iron smelting furnaces and various artefacts.[2]
The parish church is a grade II listed building dedicated to Saint Nicholas and dating from the 12th to 15th century with 19th century alterations. The tower is 13th-century and there is a 12th-century font.[3]
The Hall is grade II listed and dates possibly from the 16th century, with 17 and 18th century alterations, and very minor 19th and 20th century alterations.[4]
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