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'''Elkington''' is a [[Civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the district of [[East Lindsey]] in the county of [[Lincolnshire]], England.
'''Elkington''' is a [[Civil parishes in England|civil parish]] in the [[East Lindsey]] district of [[Lincolnshire]], England.
It comprises the village of South Elkington, and the hamlets of North Elkington, Boswell,and Thorpe, and is located about {{convert|3|mi|km|1}} north-west of the town of [[Louth, Lincolnshire|Louth]].
It comprises the village of South Elkington, and the hamlets of North Elkington, Boswell,and Thorpe, and is situated approximately {{convert|3|mi|km|0}} north-west from the town of [[Louth, Lincolnshire|Louth]].


==South Elkington==
==South Elkington==
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The base and part of the shaft of a [[scheduled monument|scheduled]] stone cross are in the churchyard. The cross is medieval in date and is constructed of limestone.<ref>{{cite PastScape|mnumber=353011|mname= Cross in All Saints churchyard|accessdate=14 August 2011}}
The base and part of the shaft of a [[scheduled monument|scheduled]] stone cross are in the churchyard. The cross is medieval in date and is constructed of limestone.<ref>{{cite PastScape|mnumber=353011|mname= Cross in All Saints churchyard|accessdate=14 August 2011}}
</ref><ref>{{NHLE|num=1018293|desc=Cross in All Saints Churchyard|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref>
</ref><ref>{{NHLE|num=1018293|desc=Cross in All Saints Churchyard|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref>


Born in South Elkington was racing driver of the 1930s and 1940s, Charles Brackenbury. He operated a garage close to Brooklands Racetrack.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}
Born in South Elkington was racing driver of the 1930s and 1940s, Charles Brackenbury. He operated a garage close to Brooklands Racetrack.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}
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{{Coord|53.394052|N|0.067918|W|display=inline}}
{{Coord|53.394052|N|0.067918|W|display=inline}}


The Grade II listed former parish church (now closed) was dedicated to [[Helena (Empress)|Saint Helen]] and built 1851-52 and by [[S. S. Teulon]] in [[Early English style]]. Built into both the side walls of the [[Porch#Britain|porch]] are 13th-century coffin lid fragments.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1307131|desc=St Helens church, North Elkington|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref> It has been sold and is now in private ownership.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}
The Grade II listed former parish church (now closed) was dedicated to [[Helena (Empress)|Saint Helen]] and built 1851-52 and by [[S. S. Teulon]] in [[Early English style]]. Built into both the side walls of the [[Porch#Britain|porch]] are 13th-century coffin lid fragments.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1307131|desc=St Helens church, North Elkington|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref> It has been sold and is now in private ownership.{{citation needed|date=May 2012}}


==Boswell==
==Boswell==
{{Coord|53.395409|N|0.079578|W|display=inline}}
{{Coord|53.395409|N|0.079578|W|display=inline}}


Boswell has a scheduled [[Bronze Age]] [[Bowl barrow|Bowl Barrow]], north of "Cocked Hat Plantation".<ref>{{NHLE|num=1017877|desc=Boswell Bowl Barrow (Scheduled)|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref>
Boswell has a scheduled [[Bronze Age]] [[Bowl barrow|Bowl Barrow]], north of "Cocked Hat Plantation".<ref>{{NHLE|num=1017877|desc=Boswell Bowl Barrow (Scheduled)|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref>


==Thorpe==
==Thorpe==
{{Coord|53.377978|N|0.044787|W|display=inline}}
{{Coord|53.377978|N|0.044787|W|display=inline}}


'''Thorpe Hall''', in Thorpe hamlet, is a Grade II* listed Country House.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1168252|desc=Thorpe Hall|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref> The Hall was built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who lived there until his death in 1606 and is buried in Haugh Church. A 17th-century [[Dovecote|pigeoncote]] at Thorpe Hall is also Grade II listed,<ref>{{NHLE|num=1168271|desc=Pigeoncote|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref> as is an 18th-century wrought iron gateway.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1063148|desc=Gateway at Thorpe Hall|accessdate=14 August 2011}}</ref>
'''Thorpe Hall''', in Thorpe hamlet, is a Grade II* listed Country House.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1168252|desc=Thorpe Hall|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref> The Hall was built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who lived there until his death in 1606 and is buried in Haugh Church. A 17th-century [[Dovecote|pigeoncote]] at Thorpe Hall is also Grade II listed,<ref>{{NHLE|num=1168271|desc=Pigeoncote|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref> as is an 18th-century wrought iron gateway.<ref>{{NHLE|num=1063148|desc=Gateway at Thorpe Hall|accessdate=14 August 2011| fewer-links=x}}</ref>


From 1895 to 1906 Thorpe Hall was owned by Captain Julius Tennyson, nephew of the Poet Laureate, [[Alfred, Lord Tennyson]]. Captain [[Langston Brackenbury]], MP for Louth, bought the Hall in 1906 and lived there until 1920. In the Second World War, Thorpe Hall housed evacuees and was later requisitioned as an Army Officers' Mess. After the war it was a Diocesan healing centre. Later it was home to Lady Evelyn Patrick, daughter of the 3rd [[Earl of Lovelace]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Historic mansion steeped in legends|url=http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/features/historic-mansion-steeped-in-legends-1-1009593|newspaper=Louth Leader|date=2 April 2003}}</ref>
From 1895 to 1906 Thorpe Hall was owned by Captain Julius Tennyson, nephew of the Poet Laureate, [[Alfred, Lord Tennyson]]. Captain [[Langston Brackenbury]], MP for Louth, bought the Hall in 1906 and lived there until 1920. In the Second World War, Thorpe Hall housed evacuees and was later requisitioned as an Army Officers' Mess. After the war it was a Diocesan healing centre. Later it was home to Lady Evelyn Patrick, daughter of the 3rd [[Earl of Lovelace]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Historic mansion steeped in legends|url=http://www.louthleader.co.uk/news/features/historic-mansion-steeped-in-legends-1-1009593|newspaper=Louth Leader|date=2 April 2003}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
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Elkington, Lincolnshire
Population267 (2001 Census)
OS grid referenceTF296883
• London130 mi (210 km) S
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Elkington is a civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It comprises the village of South Elkington, and the hamlets of North Elkington, Boswell,and Thorpe, and is situated approximately 3 miles (5 km) north-west from the town of Louth.

South Elkington

53°22′35″N 0°03′06″W / 53.3764890°N 0.0517934°W / 53.3764890; -0.0517934

South Elkington
All Saints' church
South Elkington village

The parish church is a Grade II* listed building dedicated to All Saints, built using chalk, ironstone, and limestone, and dating from the 13th century, with a 15th-century font. The nave was rebuilt in 1843, and the chancel in 1873.[1]

The base and part of the shaft of a scheduled stone cross are in the churchyard. The cross is medieval in date and is constructed of limestone.[2][3]

Born in South Elkington was racing driver of the 1930s and 1940s, Charles Brackenbury. He operated a garage close to Brooklands Racetrack.[citation needed]

North Elkington

North Elkington
North Elkington village
Earthworks of medieval village

53°23′39″N 0°04′05″W / 53.394052°N 0.067918°W / 53.394052; -0.067918

The Grade II listed former parish church (now closed) was dedicated to Saint Helen and built 1851-52 and by S. S. Teulon in Early English style. Built into both the side walls of the porch are 13th-century coffin lid fragments.[4] It has been sold and is now in private ownership.[citation needed]

Boswell

53°23′43″N 0°04′46″W / 53.395409°N 0.079578°W / 53.395409; -0.079578

Boswell has a scheduled Bronze Age Bowl Barrow, north of "Cocked Hat Plantation".[5]

Thorpe

53°22′41″N 0°02′41″W / 53.377978°N 0.044787°W / 53.377978; -0.044787

Thorpe Hall, in Thorpe hamlet, is a Grade II* listed Country House.[6] The Hall was built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who lived there until his death in 1606 and is buried in Haugh Church. A 17th-century pigeoncote at Thorpe Hall is also Grade II listed,[7] as is an 18th-century wrought iron gateway.[8]

From 1895 to 1906 Thorpe Hall was owned by Captain Julius Tennyson, nephew of the Poet Laureate, Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Captain Langston Brackenbury, MP for Louth, bought the Hall in 1906 and lived there until 1920. In the Second World War, Thorpe Hall housed evacuees and was later requisitioned as an Army Officers' Mess. After the war it was a Diocesan healing centre. Later it was home to Lady Evelyn Patrick, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Lovelace.[9]

References

  1. ^ Historic England. "All Saints, South Elkington (1359950)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  2. ^ Historic England. "Cross in All Saints churchyard (353011)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  3. ^ Historic England. "Cross in All Saints Churchyard (1018293)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  4. ^ Historic England. "St Helens church, North Elkington (1307131)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  5. ^ Historic England. "Boswell Bowl Barrow (Scheduled) (1017877)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  6. ^ Historic England. "Thorpe Hall (1168252)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  7. ^ Historic England. "Pigeoncote (1168271)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  8. ^ Historic England. "Gateway at Thorpe Hall (1063148)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 14 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Historic mansion steeped in legends". Louth Leader. 2 April 2003.
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