Bigby

Settlement in Lincolnshire West Lindsey

England

Bigby

Somerby - St Margaret's Church Credit: Colin Park

Bigby is a small village located in the North Lincolnshire district of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles northeast of the market town of Brigg, Bigby is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Lincolnshire Wolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village boasts a rich history, with records dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086. It is believed that Bigby was once a significant settlement during the Roman occupation, evidenced by the discovery of Roman coins and artifacts in the area.

Today, Bigby is a tranquil and close-knit community with a population of around 200 residents. The village is characterized by its charming, traditional stone-built houses, which add to its quaint and idyllic appeal. The St. Martin's Church, a beautiful Grade II listed building, is a prominent landmark in Bigby and serves as the heart of the village.

While Bigby does not have its own school or shop, it benefits from its close proximity to neighboring Brigg, which offers a range of amenities including schools, shops, and leisure facilities. The village is well-connected by road, with the A1084 running nearby, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Bigby is a haven for nature lovers, with its surrounding countryside offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and birdwatching. The village's peaceful and serene atmosphere, combined with its stunning natural surroundings, make it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of urban life.

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Bigby Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.552148/-0.40212 or Grid Reference TA0507. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Somerby - St Margaret's Church

Colin Park

Somerby Monument on the Viking Way

Colin Park

Track to the quarry, Bigby Top

David Brown

Track across Bigby Top

Fine views for modest effort

David Brown

Stubble field through a fallen tree, A1084 west of Bigby

Chris

Farm track and poplars in Somerby

Chris

Byway from Somerby Low Farm to Somerby

Ahead are Somerby Park and the Wolds, with Viking Way running across.

Chris

Approaching Somerby Low Farm

Chris

Somerby Wold Lane

Chris

Crates by a farm, Somerby Top

Chris

Barnetby road junction

On the Melton Ross to Bigby road, east of the village. Church Hill is the road leading off to the left; another lane to the right leads to New Barnetby.

Paul Harrop

Prospect Farm, near Barnetby le Wold

Farmhouse situated on the bend on the Melton Ross to Bigby road, south east of Barnetby village

Paul Harrop

South Street, Barnetby le Wold

One of the older houses in the village

Paul Harrop

Footpath south of Barnetby

Wide muddy track/footpath leading south of the village towards Bigby

Paul Harrop

Church of St Mary, Barnetby le Wold

Disused church on an ancient site, some distance from the village. Its early origins are shown by a Saxon window, with a unique carving of a cat above it, though there are early 19th-century furnishings. Evidence of a north aisle from arcading in the church, indicates that the building was once much larger. The church was declared redundant and closed in 1972.

Paul Harrop

St Nicholas' church, Searby cum Owmby

Taken from the south.

Julian P Guffogg

Interior, St Nicholas' church, Searby cum Owmby

Grade II listed The church was built in 1832 on the site of an old Saxon church. The base of the tower is possibly mediaeval. It is built in yellow brick with a slate roof, and there is a western tower, nave, and chancel. At the east end of the church there is a polygonal apse. The tower is 44 feet high and has five bells which can all be rung by one person. The interior of the church has whitewashed walls. The tower has the entrance porch in the base and there is a gallery at the west end of the nave. The gallery was erected in 1832. The pew ends and altar rails were carved by the Reverend Townsend in the 19th century, and he is commemorated in a stained-glass window in the nave depicting Saint Nicholas. The font dates from the late 18th-century and is an octagonal bowl on a pedestal with a square base. There is a small organ which was installed in 1887. The east window was recovered from the redundant church of St John in Eton in 1991.

Julian P Guffogg