Metheringham facts for kids
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| Population | 3,605 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF069615 |
| • London | 115 mi (185 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LINCOLN |
| Postcode district | LN4 |
| Dialling code | 01526 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Metheringham is a village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. It is part of the North Kesteven district. In 2011, about 3,605 people lived here. The village is located about 9 miles (14 km) south of Lincoln and 10 miles (16 km) north of Sleaford. The main part of the village is a special "conservation area." This means it is protected because of its historical importance and natural beauty.
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Village History
Metheringham is a very old settlement. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086. People think the village started in Saxon times, long before that. Its name might come from "Medrichesham," which means "the homestead of Medrich."
Early Records and Events
The oldest document specifically about Metheringham is from June 24, 1314. This was during the time of King Edward II. Later, in July 1599, a huge fire swept through the village. It started in a ditch along the main street. Only a few houses were left standing after the fire.
Metheringham in the 1800s
White's 1842 Directory of Lincolnshire described Metheringham as a "large improving village." It was located between Lincoln Heath and the Cardyke navigation. The village grew a lot during this time. Its population increased from 536 people in 1801 to 1,197 in 1841.
The directory also mentioned that an old village cross was replaced in 1835. A market then started to be held around it on Saturday evenings. To help with drainage, a powerful steam engine was used. This also helped dry up an old spring called Holywell. The village also had a Methodist church, built in 1840, and a school, started in 1841. There were also clubs to help sick people and farmers with their cows.
War Memorial
The village has a war memorial. It lists the names of 42 men from Metheringham who died in the First World War. It also remembers eight men who lost their lives in the Second World War.
Famous People from Metheringham
The village was the birthplace of H. F. Ellis (1907–2000). He was a writer known for creating a funny school teacher character, A. J. Wentworth B. A. This character appeared in magazines like Punch and The New Yorker.
Village Geography
Metheringham is located about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of the Lincoln Cliff escarpment. An escarpment is a long, steep slope or cliff. The village is on the western edge of fenland. Fenland is a low, marshy area that stretches towards Boston and The Wash.
Roads and Natural Areas
Metheringham is on the north-south B1188 road, which connects to Ruskington and Branston. It is also on the east-west B1202 and B1189 roads. Nearby villages include Dunston to the north, and Scopwick and Blankney to the south. The village's railway station is on Station Road (B1189).
To the west of the village is Metheringham Heath. Here, you can find a quarry that is a SSSI. An SSSI is a special area protected for its wildlife or geology. To the east is Metheringham Fen. The Metheringham Delph, a drainage channel, flows across this fen into the River Witham. There are also nature reserves nearby, like Metheringham Delph nature reserve at Tanvats, and Sots Hole.
Village Community
Locals sometimes call Metheringham "Meg." In 2018, it was estimated that about 3,595 people lived in the built-up area of the village.
Churches and Religious Life
The parish church is called St Wilfrid's. It is part of a group of churches that includes those in Blankney and Dunston. There is also a Methodist church in the village, built in 1907. San Damiano House is a home for women who are part of the Community of St. Francis. This is a Franciscan Anglican religious order, which means they are a group of Christian women who live together and follow certain religious rules.
Local Shops and Services
Metheringham has a primary school for younger children. There is a cafe on High Street, a Co-op store, and a traditional butcher's shop. This butcher's shop has been open for over 80 years! The village also has four pubs: the Star & Garter, the White Hart Inn, the Lincolnshire Poacher, and the Londesborough Arms.
Transport Links
Metheringham has good transport connections. A bus service runs hourly during the daytime, Monday to Saturday, between Boston and Lincoln. This service is less frequent on Sundays. Other bus services go to South Kyme and Sleaford. There are also regular train services from Monday to Saturday. You can catch a direct train to places like Lincoln, Doncaster, Sleaford, Spalding, Peterborough, and Leicester.
See also
In Spanish: Metheringham para niños
