Croxby is a hamlet and former civil parish in the West Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) east from the town of Caistor.
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![]() Church of All Saints, Croxby | |
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OS grid reference | TF189982 |
• London | 135 mi (217 km) S |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Market Rasen |
Postcode district | LN7 |
Police | Lincolnshire |
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Croxby deserted medieval village (DMV) lies to the north-east from the church, with Croxby Hall at the bottom, and along the sides of, a narrow stream running through a chalk valley.[1] At the time of the Domesday survey Croxby had a population of 36.[2]
The parish of Croxby was abolished in 1936 when it became part of the parish of Thoresway.[3]
Croxby church is dedicated to All Saints and is a Grade II* listed building of ironstone dating from the 12th century, with later additions and restorations. The font is also 12th-century.[4]
Croxby Hall is a Grade II* listed building of red brick dating from 1730.[5]
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