Lutton, Lincolnshire facts for kids
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| Population | 1,261 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF433255 |
| • London | 90 mi (140 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Spalding |
| Postcode district | PE12 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Lutton is a small village in Lincolnshire, England. It's part of the South Holland area. In 2011, about 1,261 people lived here. Lutton is located about 4 miles (6.4 km) north-east of Holbeach. Sometimes, people call it Lutton-Bourne or Sutton St Nicholas. The area of Lutton includes the main village, plus Lutton Marsh and Lutton Garnsgate.
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History of Lutton
Lutton has a long and interesting history. It was first mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was known as "Luctone." The book said it had 16 homes, lots of meadow land, and even a place for fishing.
Early Settlements
By the 700s, Lutton was already an established Anglo-Saxon settlement. It was located near the sea, which was important for trade and travel. For many years, the local church belonged to a group of monks called the Cluniacs. They were part of Castle Acre Priory in Norfolk.
Duchy of Lancaster Connection
For hundreds of years, Lutton was also part of the lands owned by the Duchy of Lancaster. This is a special estate that belongs to the British monarch.
Important Buildings
Lutton has several old and interesting buildings. They show us what life was like in the past.
St Nicholas' Church
The main church in Lutton is called St Nicholas. It's a very old building, mostly built in the 1500s. The church is made of red brick and is considered a very important historical building.
The Old Pub
There used to be a pub called the Cock and Magpie. It was built in the late 1700s. Now, it's a private house, but it's still a protected historical building.
Garnsgate Hall
Garnsgate Hall is a beautiful old house from the early 1700s. It's made of red brick and has a special style called Queen Anne style. The Delamore family built it around 1685, but it was changed a lot later on.
The Allenby family owned the Hall for over 150 years. Famous people have connections to this house. For example, a relative of Oliver Cromwell once owned it. Also, the father and stepbrother of Viscount Edmund Allenby lived there. This means Viscount Allenby might have visited the Hall himself! Today, Garnsgate Hall is a bed and breakfast and a farm shop.
Local School
Lutton has its own primary school for younger students. It's called Lutton St Nicholas Primary School.
Sneaths Mill
Sneaths Mill is a tall, eight-sided windmill. It's made of red brick and has four floors. A stone on the mill says 1779, but this is when an older wooden mill was covered in brick. The mill stopped working after a big storm in the 1930s. It is also a protected historical building.
See also
In Spanish: Lutton para niños
