Billinghay is a village and civil parish in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. The village is situated approximately 7 miles (11 km) north-east from Sleaford, and lies on the B1189 Walcott road near its junction with the A153. Just south of the village towards Sleaford is North Kyme. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 1,808, increasinging to 2,190 at the 2011 census.[1]

Billinghay
St Michael and All Angels' church, Billinghay
Billinghay Location within Lincolnshire
Population	2,190 (2011)
OS grid reference	TF152549
• London	110 mi (180 km) S
District	North Kesteven
Shire county	Lincolnshire
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Lincoln
Postcode district	LN4
Police	Lincolnshire
Fire	Lincolnshire
Ambulance	East Midlands
UK Parliament	Sleaford and North Hykeham
List of places UK England Lincolnshire 53.079248°N 0.281090°W / 53.079248; -0.281090

The settlement is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The name originates from a Saxon name for a fishery. The topography in ancient times would have been that of a small settlement on a gravel mound surrounded by marsh which was flooded in winter. After the draining of the fens in the late 18th century the area became rich agricultural land as it is today. The parish church is of historic interest. It dates from the 13th century.^{[citation needed]}

Billinghay Grade I listed Anglican parish church is dedicated to St Michael and All Angels.[2] The parish is part of the Car Dyke group of parishes - including Tattershall Bridge.

After the phased closure of Lafford High School due to falling pupil numbers, Billinghay Primary School remains the only school in the village.[3]

In 1986 village was twinned with Ballon, in the Sarthe department of France.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Billinghay at Wikimedia Commons
• Village website
• Parish council
• Car Dyke group of parishes