Honington

Civil Parish in Lincolnshire South Kesteven

England

Honington

Bridleway by a field of oats The bridleway leads towards Honington
Bridleway by a field of oats Credit: Tim Heaton

Honington is a civil parish located in the county of Lincolnshire, England. Situated approximately 8 miles south of Grantham, it falls within the district of South Kesteven. The village is nestled in a rural area, surrounded by picturesque countryside.

The parish covers an area of about 10 square miles and has a relatively small population of around 300 residents. The village itself consists of a cluster of houses and a few amenities, including a church, a community hall, and a primary school.

Honington is known for its charming and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for those seeking a tranquil rural lifestyle. The surrounding countryside offers stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village also benefits from its proximity to nearby towns and cities, with Grantham providing a range of amenities and transport links.

The history of Honington dates back many centuries, with evidence of human settlement in the area since Roman times. The village has a rich heritage, including several historic buildings and landmarks. St. Wilfrid's Church, for example, is a grade II listed building that dates back to the 13th century and is renowned for its medieval stained glass windows.

In conclusion, Honington is a small and picturesque civil parish in Lincolnshire, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle and a rich historical heritage.

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Honington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.979599/-0.592908 or Grid Reference SK9443. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Bridleway by a field of oats The bridleway leads towards Honington
Bridleway by a field of oats
The bridleway leads towards Honington
Honington Camp hill fort Part of the defensive earth banks of an Iron Age hill fort or settlement <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI30366" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk/Monument/MLI30366">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/honington.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.stone-circles.org.uk/stone/honington.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . It sits close to the top of the Jurassic limestone escarpment overlooking the Witham valley and Vale of Belvoir.
Honington Camp hill fort
Part of the defensive earth banks of an Iron Age hill fort or settlement LinkExternal link LinkExternal link . It sits close to the top of the Jurassic limestone escarpment overlooking the Witham valley and Vale of Belvoir.
Hough Road leading north from Barkston Start of a pleasant cycle run towards Hough-on-the-Hill
Hough Road leading north from Barkston
Start of a pleasant cycle run towards Hough-on-the-Hill
Hough Lane Level Crossing Crossing the 'Poacher Line' running from Grantham to Skegness via Sleaford and Boston. The crossing is signed Hough Lane, OS map calls this Hough Road
Hough Lane Level Crossing
Crossing the 'Poacher Line' running from Grantham to Skegness via Sleaford and Boston. The crossing is signed Hough Lane, OS map calls this Hough Road
Hough Road from the north side of Grove Plantations
Hough Road from the north side of Grove Plantations
Church of St Wilfred, Honington Listed Grade I, from the 11th century.
Church of St Wilfred, Honington
Listed Grade I, from the 11th century.
Main Street leaving the south side of Honington
Main Street leaving the south side of Honington
Main Street, Honington, joining the A607 Across the road a Restricted Byway, Heath Lane, climbs up the escarpment of  Lincolnshire limestone known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'
Main Street, Honington, joining the A607
Across the road a Restricted Byway, Heath Lane, climbs up the escarpment of Lincolnshire limestone known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'
Heath Lane running down to Honington View west from the limestone escarpment of the 'Lincoln Cliff'
Heath Lane running down to Honington
View west from the limestone escarpment of the 'Lincoln Cliff'
View north-east from Heath Lane Looking along the shallow limestone escarpment known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'
View north-east from Heath Lane
Looking along the shallow limestone escarpment known as the 'Lincoln Cliff'
Frinkley Lane crossing Hough Road The Viking Way comes down Hough Road from the north (ahead), and turns left along Frinkley Lane
Frinkley Lane crossing Hough Road
The Viking Way comes down Hough Road from the north (ahead), and turns left along Frinkley Lane
Footpath running along the ridge below The Red House The footpath runs to Carlton Scroop. It is probably little used as Howdale Lane immediately to the north offers an easier traffic-free route
Footpath running along the ridge below The Red House
The footpath runs to Carlton Scroop. It is probably little used as Howdale Lane immediately to the north offers an easier traffic-free route
Howdale Lane east of Belle Vue Farm Taking the Viking Way east to Carlton Scroop
Howdale Lane east of Belle Vue Farm
Taking the Viking Way east to Carlton Scroop
Howdale Lane Taking the Viking Way west to Hough Road
Howdale Lane
Taking the Viking Way west to Hough Road
Grantham Road (A607) entering Carlton Scroop 'Carlton' means the settlement of freemen or peasants ('karl' + 'ton'). Scroop derives from the Scrope family who held the manor
Grantham Road (A607) entering Carlton Scroop
'Carlton' means the settlement of freemen or peasants ('karl' + 'ton'). Scroop derives from the Scrope family who held the manor
Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop Listed Grade I. With a flower rich 'God's Acre' <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7524836">SK9444 : God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop</a>
Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop
Listed Grade I. With a flower rich 'God's Acre' SK9444 : God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop
God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop "This churchyard has been managed for its botanical diversity since 1996.  The different habitats within the churchyard attract many different species of wildlife between 2015 and 2018 over 200 species of plants, invertebrates, mammals and birds have been recorded here." <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churchyard/carlton-scroop-st-nicholas/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk/churchyard/carlton-scroop-st-nicholas/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
God's Acre, Church of St Nicholas, Carlton Scroop
"This churchyard has been managed for its botanical diversity since 1996. The different habitats within the churchyard attract many different species of wildlife between 2015 and 2018 over 200 species of plants, invertebrates, mammals and birds have been recorded here." LinkExternal link
Track off Sudbrook Road We are located in the 'Ancaster Gap'. The higher ground on the horizon forms the northern edge of the Gap.
Track off Sudbrook Road
We are located in the 'Ancaster Gap'. The higher ground on the horizon forms the northern edge of the Gap.
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Honington is located at Grid Ref: SK9443 (Lat: 52.979599, Lng: -0.592908)

Administrative County: Lincolnshire

District: South Kesteven

Police Authority: Lincolnshire

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Honington
Is In: Lincolnshire, England, UK
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Kindergarten
The Old School Nursery
Addr City: Honington
Addr Housename: Dappledown House
Addr Postcode: NG32 2PG
Addr Street: Main Street
Fhrs Authority: South Kesteven
Fhrs Id: 238855
Fhrs Local Authority Id: 7394
Lat/Long: 52.9775647/-0.595724
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