Humby

Settlement in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Humby

King Street; the Roman road through Hanby Dropping down the slight hill from Hanby Lodge, to pass &#039;Valley Cottage&#039; at the bottom. — King Street; the Roman road through Hanby Credit: Tim Heaton

Humby is a small village located in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles southeast of Grantham, it is a peaceful rural settlement surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village falls within the civil parish of Irnham and has a population of around 200 residents.

The historic origins of Humby can be traced back to the Domesday Book, which records the settlement as "Humbi." Over the centuries, it has remained a predominantly agricultural community, with farming playing a significant role in its economy.

The village itself is characterized by a collection of traditional stone cottages and a few modern houses. There is no local shop or pub, but residents can find necessary amenities in nearby towns. The village does, however, have a well-maintained church, St. Andrew's, which dates back to the 12th century and serves as a focal point for the community.

Humby benefits from its rural location, offering a peaceful environment and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside. The village is also close to the popular Grimsthorpe Castle, a historic stately home with stunning gardens and parkland.

In summary, Humby is a small and tranquil village in Lincolnshire with a rich history and a close-knit community. Its rural setting and proximity to natural attractions make it an appealing destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to explore the beauty of the English countryside.

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Humby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.88487/-0.511053 or Grid Reference TF0032. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

King Street; the Roman road through Hanby

Dropping down the slight hill from Hanby Lodge, to pass 'Valley Cottage' at the bottom.

Tim Heaton

The Cross Britain Way leading off King Street

The Cross Britain Way is a 279 mile, east-west trail across England and Wales, created to help raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Starting at Boston (where the original Macmillan Way starts), it crosses the Fens, the Vale of Belvoir, the Leicestershire/Nottinghamshire Wolds, the National Forest, Cannock Chase, East Shropshire along the Iron Bridge Gorge, the Shropshire Hills, the hills of mid Wales, the Berwyn Mountains, and Snowdonia National Park, to its end at Barmouth. Link

Tim Heaton

King Street north of Hanby

The Roman road crossing the productive farmland of the Kesteven Uplands.

Tim Heaton

Ingoldsby telephone exchange on Humby Road

Network ID: EMINGOL, Link

Tim Heaton

Turn-off to Humby from Humby Road

Tim Heaton

Ford, Humby

Disappeared after the driest summer in 50 years, but normally crossing a headwater stream of the East Glen River, with the footbridge carrying the Cross Britain Way. .

Tim Heaton

Pipe delivery

This lorry is delivering pipe segments for Project SPAR - the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. Anglian Water is arranging to pipe surplus water from Elsham in North Lincolnshire to Colchester in Essex, where there is a shortage. As it happens, the lorry left again still loaded, as there was no crane to unload it.

Bob Harvey

Pipeline route

The route for Project SPAR - the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. Anglian Water is arranging to pipe surplus water from Elsham in North Lincolnshire to Colchester in Essex, where there is a shortage. The pipe sections, 900mm in diameter, will be welded to form the pipeline. The river has been covered and sheeted over to prevent contamination, and the archaeology cleared. You can't open the soil anywhere round here without finding Roman remains or Anglo Saxon burials. Medieval Lincolnshire was like one enormous village, scatted across the whole wold.

Bob Harvey

Pipe laying site access

The route for Project SPAR - the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. Anglian Water is arranging to pipe surplus water from Elsham in North Lincolnshire to Colchester in Essex, where there is a shortage.

Bob Harvey

River protected

A temporary bridge has been laid across the East Glen River to allow the construction of this water pipe trunk line as part of project SPAR - an investment by Anglian Water to pipe water from North Lincolnshire to Essex.

Bob Harvey

Manor House, Sapperton.

Bob Danylec

Saint Nicholas Church, Sapperton.

Bob Danylec

Ford at Little Humby

Terry Butcher

Little Humby Village Green

Terry Butcher

Chapel at Great Humby

Terry Butcher

Short Hollow near Braceby

To the South of Braceby this old Roman route, King Street, turns into an unmetalled road with public access. See TF0035 for more information.

Kate Jewell

Sapperton, Lincolnshire

Once a minor Roman settlement a few 100 yards from King Street, the route from Peterborough to Ermine Street and the River Hull. It was probably founded on an earlier "village", see Link

Kate Jewell

St Nicholas' Church, Sapperton, Lincolnshire

Sapperton parish church is dedicated to St. Nicholas and is of Norman origin but the foundations pre-date the Norman Conquest. This view is from the Manor House entrance.

Kate Jewell

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Humby is located at Grid Ref: TF0032 (Lat: 52.88487, Lng: -0.511053)

Division: Parts of Kesteven

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire