Muckton facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | TF374814 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Louth |
| Postcode district | LN11 |
| Dialling code | 01507 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Muckton is a small village in Lincolnshire, England. It is located in the East Lindsey area. The village lies between the A16 and A157 roads. It is about 5 miles (8 km) south-east of the town of Louth. Muckton is part of the Lincolnshire Wolds, which is a special area known for its outstanding natural beauty. It is also part of the larger civil parish of Burwell.
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Muckton's History
Muckton has a long history, dating back over 900 years! The village is mentioned in a very old book called the Domesday Book. This book was created in 1086 by William the Conqueror to record everything in England.
Muckton in the Domesday Book
In the Domesday Book, Muckton was called "Muchetune". The record shows that it had 9 households, which means about 9 families lived there. The main landowner, or "Lord of the Manor", at that time was a person named Ansgot of Burwell.
The Village Church
Muckton once had a historic church dedicated to the Holy Trinity. This church was very old, dating back to the medieval period.
Rebuilding and Demolition
The church was rebuilt in 1878 by an architect named James Fowler. Even after being rebuilt, it kept some of its original features, like a Norman arch in the chancel. Sadly, the church was declared no longer needed in May 1981. It was then taken down in October 1982.
Muckton Wood Nature Reserve
Just south of the village, about 0.6 miles (1 km) away, is a special place called Muckton Wood. This area is a nature reserve.
Protecting Nature
The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust bought Muckton Wood in 1983 to protect it. It is an ancient semi-natural woodland. This means the trees and plants there have been growing for a very long time. The soil in the wood is made of boulder clay. This type of soil helps different kinds of plants and animals to live there.
The Prime Meridian
An important imaginary line on Earth passes through Muckton. This line is called the Prime Meridian.
What is the Prime Meridian?
The Prime Meridian is the line of 0 degrees longitude. It runs from the North Pole to the South Pole. It's used to help us measure distances east and west around the world. It also helps set time zones. The fact that it passes through Muckton is a unique geographical feature of the area.
