Swaby facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Swaby |
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 St Nicholas's Church, Swaby |
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 Swaby
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| Population | 180 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | TF387775 |
| • London | 125 mi (201 km) S |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Alford |
| Postcode district | LN13 |
| Police | Lincolnshire |
| Fire | Lincolnshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
| EU Parliament | East Midlands |
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Swaby is a small village and civil parish in Lincolnshire, England. It is located in the East Lindsey area. Swaby is about 8 miles (13 km) north of Spilsby. It is also about 6 miles (10 km) north-west of Alford. A tiny nearby settlement called Whitepit is just half a mile west of the main village.
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What is Swaby's History?
Swaby in the Domesday Book
Swaby is mentioned in the famous Domesday Book from 1086. This old book listed everything in England. It said Swaby had 21 homes. It also had 20 acres (0.08 km²) of meadow land. There were 600 acres (2.4 km²) of woodland and two mills.
Ancient Roman Coins Found
In 1934, an exciting discovery was made in Swaby. A pot filled with 178 silver denarii was found. These were ancient Roman coins! They were found in a field known as 'The Bog'.
The Lincoln Museum now has 162 of these coins. They date from the time of Roman emperors like Nero and Hadrian. The rest of the coins are kept at the British Museum.
Churches and Schools in Swaby
The main church in Swaby is called St Nicholas's Church. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is a special historic place. The church was built in 1828. It is made of red brick and has a small bell tower.
A children's author named Lucy Lyttelton Cameron was buried here in 1858. There was an even older church in Swaby. It was dedicated to St Margaret. This older church was removed around 1658. Its site is now a cottage garden.
Swaby also had a school called Swaby CE School. It was built in 1857 as a National School. This school closed its doors in 1976.
The village hall today stands where the old Wesleyan Methodist chapel used to be. That chapel was built in 1839. It was changed in 1866 and became a free Methodist chapel in 1869.
Why is Swaby a Special Scientific Interest?
Swaby has a special area called a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means it is protected by law. It is important because of its unique nature.
This area is a valley formed by melting glaciers long ago. It has special lime-rich marshland. This marsh borders a stream that runs through the valley. The slopes of the valley also have rare chalk grassland. This makes it a very important place for plants and wildlife.
How Has Swaby's Population Changed?
The number of people living in Swaby has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population of Swaby's Civil Parish over time:
- 1801: 197 people
- 1811: 200 people
- 1821: 302 people
- 1831: 396 people
- 1841: 391 people
- 1851: 474 people
- 1881: 414 people
- 1891: 364 people
- 1901: 305 people
- 1911: 274 people
- 1921: 255 people
- 1931: 211 people
- 1951: 206 people
- 1961: 162 people
- 2001: 199 people
- 2011: 180 people
