Tothill

Tothill
Tothill

 Tothill shown within Lincolnshire
OS grid reference TF416820
District East Lindsey
Shire county Lincolnshire
Region East Midlands
Country England
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Louth
Postcode district LN13
Police Lincolnshire
Fire Lincolnshire
Ambulance East Midlands
EU Parliament East Midlands
UK Parliament Louth and Horncastle
List of places: UK • England • Lincolnshire

Tothill is a village in Lincolnshire, England, located about 6 miles (9.7 km) south east of Louth, and about 5 miles (8.0 km) north west of Alford.

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Tothill Manor

The manor of Tothill belonged to Lord Willoughby De Broke.[1] The manor house is a Grade II listed building.[2] It was built in the 17th century, with early 18th century refronting, and some 19th century alteration.[2]

Toot Hill

The Toot Hill is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle consisting of a large mound with double ditched outer bailey.[3] It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[4]

Saint Marys Church

The church of Saint Mary was built of brick on a stone base, with a chancel, but no bellcote, in the 18th century. It had some 18th century alterations. It was demolished in 1980.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Vision Of Britain". Vision Of Britain. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/place_page.jsp?p_id=13986. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "British Listed Buildings". British Listed Buildings. http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-195652-manor-house-tothill. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  3. ^ "Pastscape". English Heritage. http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=355689&sort=4&search=all&criteria=tothill&rational=q&recordsperpage=10. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  4. ^ "Ancient Monuments". Ancient Monuments. http://www.ancientmonuments.info/en31628-toot-hill-motte-and-bailey-castle. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
  5. ^ "Pastscape". English Heritage. http://www.pastscape.org.uk/hob.aspx?hob_id=520869&sort=4&search=all&criteria=tothill&rational=q&recordsperpage=10. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 

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