Brackenborough
| Brackenborough | |
| Lincolnshire | |
|---|---|
 Brackenborough Hall | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TF335900 |
| Location: | 53°23’26"N, -0°0’23"E |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Louth |
| Postcode: | LN11 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | East Lindsey |
| Parliamentary constituency: |
Louth and Horncastle |
Brackenborough is a in Lindsey, the northern part of Lincolnshire. At the census 2011 the population was included in the civil parish of Keddington. It is situated approximately two miles north of the town of Louth, in the Lincolnshire Wolds.
The village is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book with 15 households,[1] Brackenborough is now a deserted mediæval village with earthworks visible to the north and south-east of Brackenborough Hall.[2]
Brackenborough Hall
Brackenborough Hall is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 17th century, with later alterations and additions, and built of red brick,[3] which is open to the public. It is likely that it replaced an older building, and according to Lincolnshire Archives it was referred to in 1856 as "an ancient moated farmhouse". The stable block has been converted into holiday flats.[4]
In the grounds of the Hall is a Grade II listed Folly dating from 1863, built for James Robson, using building material from nearby Fotherby church, which was demolished the same year.[5]
Outside links
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References
- ↑ Brackenborough in the Domesday Book
- ↑ National Monuments Record: No. 354771 – Brackenborough deserted mediæval village
- ↑ National Heritage List 1165515: Brackenborough Hall
- ↑ "Brackenborough Hall". Lincs to the Past. Lincolnshire Archives. http://www.lincstothepast.com/Brackenborough-Hall-and-homestead-moat/227878.record?pt=S. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ↑ National Heritage List 1063083: Folly, Brackenborough Hall